Group Financial Controller | Sustainability | East of Scotland

Job description

Group Financial Controller | Sustainability | East of Scotland

Meraki Talent are supporting with the appointment of a permanent Group Financial Controller based in the East of Scotland with hybrid working paying £100,000 - £110,000 plus good bonus & benefits.

The Opportunity

This organisation is deeply committed to sustainability and is positioned for exceptional scalability across both domestic and international markets. It benefits from an outstanding Senior Leadership Team and Board, and notably, the CFO is expected to be a significant draw for prospective candidates given his impressive track record and highly credible background.

The Role

The role of Group Financial Controller will take full responsibility for BAU & operational finance requiring an individual comfortable in adopting a hands-on approach to enhance processes, procedures, controls & systems to ensure they are fit for purpose for the massive scaling journey ahead - the hand-on nature will turn to oversight as the business & finance function grow in tandem. It will also work closely the CFO, and Head of Commercial Finance to aid decision making, direction and strategy - it's imperative the new Group Financial Controller is capable of interacting & influencing senior stakeholders both internally & externally.

The Key components of the role will include:

• Hiring, training and developing of the finance function
• Group accounting & financial reporting
• Process & continuous improvement including systems
• Taxation & Audit
• Group financial planning, analysis and business development
• Aiding CFO, Head of Commercial Finance, SLT & Board with decision making, direction and strategy

Why Join

• Organisation committed to sustainability
• Scalability across both domestic and international markets
• Exceptional CFO as mentor figure
• £100,000 - £110,000 base salary
• Competitive bonus
• Strong wider benefits package
• Hybrid working - 1-2 days at home per week

What You'll Bring

We are keen to engage with qualified Accountants (ESSENTIAL) that can demonstrate:

• Strong group accounting experience, ideally coupled with a hands-on approach
• Growth & scaling journey of a business & finance function is highly advantageous
• CAPEX rich environments is advantageous but not essential
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Next Steps

Please don't hesitate to contact John Gilbertson for a private & confidential discussion regarding this excellent permanent position.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Scotland

Type of Contract

Casual / Part Time Jobs

Published at

17-12-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English