Group Financial Controller

Group Financial Controller Glasgow, hybrid working Our client is a growing professional services firm headquartered in Glasgow. Following a recent private equity investment, the business is strengthening its central finance function to support its next phase of growth. Operating nationwide with revenues of approximately £25 million, the company has ambitious plans for scale, integration and operational improvement. This hire will play a key leadership role in building a resilient and scalable finance capability to support that agenda.

Overview Reporting to the Finance Director, the Group Financial Controller will lead the development of central finance capability and governance following private equity investment. The role will have responsibility for group reporting, controls, acquisition integration and the ongoing evolution of finance processes to meet the needs of a growing and increasingly complex group structure. This is a senior and hands-on position that combines technical leadership with operational oversight and stakeholder management.

Key Responsibilities Ownership of group month-end close, consolidation and statutory reporting Development and maintenance of robust financial controls and processes across the group Lead technical accounting matters including acquisitions, purchase accounting and group structure Act as key finance lead on post-acquisition integration activities Manage PE-level governance and reporting including board packs, investor reporting and covenant compliance Drive continuous improvement in financial systems, processes and reporting frameworks Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors and corporate finance partners Support the Finance Director on strategic initiatives, M&A pipeline evaluation and future growth plans Manage and develop a small central finance team, promoting strong standards and professional development Partner with operational and business unit leaders to embed financial discipline and commercial decision making Salary Guide (Glasgow market) up to £85,000 Bonus potential depending on structure Benefits package including pension and flexible working Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent) Strong background in group reporting within a multi-entity environment Experience in PE-backed, acquisitive or transaction-led businesses highly desirable Demonstrable experience of developing controls, processes and reporting in a growing environment Confident communicator with the ability to work closely with senior stakeholders and investors Comfortable operating in a scaling and evolving finance function, with the willingness to be both strategic and hands-on