Financial Controller

2 weeks ago


Glasgow, United Kingdom Rutherford Cross Full time
Rutherford Cross is working with a well-known drinks organisation based in Glasgow to recruit the role of Financial Controller. This is a truly unique opportunity where you will be working with a scaling part of the business, working as part of a small leadership team taking full ownership and accountability for your specific area. Whilst you are working within a start-up environment, there is the backing of a large parent company and this role will be highly visible, offering excellent stakeholder engagement. There are ambitious plans in place for growth over the next 5 years, making this role an excellent opportunity to be involved in this exciting trajectory.

The role will manage and oversee the Financial and Operational requirements of the company, ensuring strong financial controls / governance alongside managing an agile and efficient Operational process from order to fulfilment. The role will lead the Operations team as well as providing day-to-day support to the wider team.

A summary of some of the main responsibilities are below:
Responsible for all day-to-day financial operations of the business - including Monthly Reporting, managing Working Capital, Cashflow, Banking, Stock, Supplier payments, Expenses, Group Intercompany, VAT / HRMC and any ad hoc queriesPlan, facilitate and manage the formulation and submission of all key forecasting periods in line with Group timelinesManage and operate QuickBooks transactions to ensure robust data and management reportingFinancial lead contact for managing all internal and external auditsWork directly with Commercial & Marketing Directors to develop growth strategies, financial modelling and analysis for all current products / NPDMonitor and manage all Accounts Receivable transactions to ensure on-time payments from customersProvide analysis and reporting as required for Board meetings

Ensure robust financial & operational controls and governance within the team, including:
Maintaining financial policies and procedures for the companyEnsuring the business adheres to all relevant financial regulations and legislationImproving existing processes and procedures to enhance the business’s flexibility and profitability

Monitor and report on in-market distributor spend, tracking through the year and completing annual reconciliations

Manage and support the Operations Manager / Operations Assistant to deliver all operational requirements of the business:
Overseeing the full order to invoice process, driving operational / warehousing improvements with the site and cost efficiencies for production / NPD projectsTaking ownership of the warehousing and inventory management Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance protocols and ensure all suppliers meet required standardsEnsure all operations are conducted in an appropriate, cost-effective, compliant manner and monitor production KPI’sWork with fulfilment partners to eliminate errors, hit target timelines and deliver excellent customer service

Perform ad hoc duties as required to help support the ongoing growth of a small but entrepreneurial and agile businessActively shape and develop a positive, engaging culture within the office

Skills & qualifications:

This is a key role for the business and will require an experienced people leader who has the flexibility to operate within an entrepreneurial and nimble culture.

Required attributes for the role include:
Strong technical accounting knowledge, evidenced by a degree in Accounting, Finance (or a related field, chartered qualifications) as well as demonstrable experience in a relevant finance roleManagerial Experience and track record of developing small teamsExperience in producing budgets, managing forecasts and running an annual auditExceptional attention to detail, strong organisational and analytical skills, critical thinking and problem-solvingExceptional Excel skillsExperience in working closely alongside or ideally managing operations function in previous rolesStrong communication skills, with the ability to translate financial complexity into terms that enable decision-makingAbility to think commercially, with an emphasis on constantly improving profitabilityAbility to reliably work productively and to set own schedule Adaptability, energy, with a desire to stretch themselves within the role and learn through action

On offer is an excellent salary and benefits package including bonus, car allowance, private healthcare and generous holidays.


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