Financial Controller

Financial Controller - Larkhall with hybrid working

Salary negotiable

Lusona is delighted to be retained by Build Depot Limited to source suitable applicants for the post of Financial Controller. Build Depot is a family-run independent builders’ merchant and they have been in business for over 25 years. They have four branches in Greenock (HQ), Largs, Larkhall and Dunoon.

The business is going through a significant period of growth and the Financial Controller will play a key part in developing the finance function. This is a new role, and the successful applicant will be responsible for setting up the month-end reporting processes and managing the finance team.

Reporting to the Managing Director, this is a broad-based key finance role in a growing business which means all-round capabilities are essential to succeed. Whilst the role requires strong financial accounting capabilities it also requires excellent analytical and communication skills.

The main duties will include:

• Ownership of the month-end process including preparation of the month-end pack
• Management of the finance team of three
• Dealing with ad-hoc reporting requests for the management team
• Preparation of statutory financial statements
• Lead and own the preparation of year-end audit files
• Primary contact for auditors and tax advisors
• Adhoc analysis and financial modelling as required to support the business growth trajectory

Applicants must be fully qualified (ACCA, CIMA or ICAS) and be able to demonstrate experience in leading a finance team in an owner-managed business or SME.

The base location of the role is optional, and the successful applicant will be able to work from the Greenock or Larkhall depots. The client will also offer a hybrid home working arrangement.