Financial Controller

Take ownership of a finance function at a pivotal stage of growth, with the opportunity to shape systems, influence strategy, and progress towards Finance Director in a high-growth company.

W&A is supporting a high-growth consumer goods business as they look to appoint a Financial Controller to join their team in Glasgow (predominantly office-based).

This is a key hire within the business, offering the chance to operate at both a strategic and hands-on level while supporting an ambitious expansion journey.

The Opportunity

This role offers broad exposure across financial control, commercial insight, and operational finance. Working closely with senior leadership, you'll play a central role in modernising finance processes, improving reporting quality, and supporting business decision-making as the company scales. With significant planned growth over the next few years, this position provides clear progression and long-term impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet reconciliations, and insightful commentary
• Provide commercial insight to support strategic and operational decision-making
• Review and challenge cost base to identify efficiencies and improve performance
• Strengthen financial controls, governance, and risk management processes
• Oversee stock accounting and collaborate with operational teams on stock planning
• Lead budgeting and reforecasting processes with key stakeholders
• Manage cash flow, including supplier payments and purchasing cycles
• Own year-end audit processes and ensure tax compliance
• Support and review financial performance of partner entities

What You'll Bring

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) either practice or industry trained
• Proven experience in a similar role, ideally in an SME environment
• Strong track record of delivering robust financial control and insightful reporting
• Experience managing and developing finance team members
• Commercial mindset with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Hands-on approach with attention to detail and willingness to get into the day-to-day
• Proactive, inquisitive, and confident in challenging existing processes
• Strong relationship-building skills across departments

Package Benefits

• Competitive salary and discretionary bonus
• Share option scheme
• Enhanced annual leave and option to purchase additional days
• Private healthcare
• Employee assistance programme and retail discounts

Why This Role?

• Opportunity to shape and modernise a finance function in a scaling business
• Clear progression pathway towards Finance Director
• High level of exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making
• Join a collaborative, fast-paced environment with ambitious growth plans

To learn more or apply, please contact Ross McQuarrie for a private and confidential discussion. Alternatively, submit your CV and we'll be in touch.