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Global Financial Controller - Glasgow / Western central belt

£55,000 - £65,000 - Professional Services - Qualified Accountancy & Finance
Ref: 2570 Date Posted: Wednesday 06 Aug 2025

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.