PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RECRUITMENT - The best appointment you'll make
W&A is supporting a leading international business to appoint a Global Financial Controller — a pivotal role that will shape high-level reporting, compliance, and controls across multiple geographies.
This is a senior opportunity suited to technically strong accountants with a passion for delivering clear insight, supporting transformation, and championing best-in-class financial governance.
Location: Glasgow city centre (Hybrid)
The Opportunity
In this role, you’ll report directly to the Head of the function and join a team committed to raising the bar in finance operations. Your mission: to deliver timely, accurate, and actionable financial analysis across the Group’s P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow, while driving continuous improvement and transformation initiatives.
What you'll be doing:
Producing high-quality monthly management reports with insightful commentary
Leading co-ordination of global audit deliverables and key financial control processes
Supporting technical accounting areas, such as IFRS 9 and ECL methodologies
Driving improvements in systems, processes, and risk-based controls
Playing a hands-on role in transformation projects and finance operations analysis
What You Bring
This is a fantastic role for a qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent) with proven post-qualified experience in large, complex organisations.
You’ll need:
Deep understanding of financial and management reporting in line with IFRS
Strong analytical skills and an eye for risk and process improvement
A proactive mindset and excellent stakeholder management capabilities
Advanced Excel skills; Power BI and D365 experience would be a real advantage
Why Apply?
Shape the financial reporting agenda of a global organisation
Gain exposure to both strategic and technical finance challenges
Work in a collaborative, forward-thinking team
Be part of transformation projects with lasting impact
Enjoy autonomy and visibility in a high-profile leadership role
Interested?
To learn more or apply in confidence, contact Ross McQuarrie at Ross@wilkinsonandassociates.co.uk.