Financial Controller

Description:

Vero Recruitment has been exclusively appointed to recruit a Financial Controller for a leading Scottish business based in Aberdeen.

Who is our client:

This is a rare opportunity to step into a finance leadership role within a long-established, highly respected, and operationally complex Scottish business.

Operating at the heart of a people-intensive, export-driven supply chain, the business combines deep local knowledge with international reach. Financial performance is closely linked to seasonality, yield, currency exposure, and logistics, creating a commercial environment where finance must be visible, practical, and closely aligned to operations.

This role offers genuine influence, variety, and the chance to make a meaningful impact within a much-loved local brand.

The role:

Reporting to the Finance Director, the Financial Controller will take ownership of the day-to-day finance function while providing strategic insight and support to senior management.

You will operate close to the operation, working collaboratively across the business to ensure finance supports decision-making in a commercially grounded way.

Key responsibilities include:

Financial Reporting & Control

• Leading the month-end close and delivery of timely, accurate management accounts
• Preparation and review of P&L, balance sheet and cashflow reporting
• Oversight of VAT reporting, including international requirements
• Banking, payment processes and currency trading
• Cash management and weekly funding requirements
• Coordination of annual insurance renewals

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Ownership of the annual budgeting process
• Preparation of weekly and monthly forecasts
• Variance analysis and performance commentary to senior stakeholders

Compliance & Audit

• Statutory reporting across UK and international entities
• Coordination with external auditors and tax advisors
• ONS reporting and compliance with group audit requirements

Commercial & Strategic Support

• Financial analysis to support operational and strategic decisions
• CAPEX appraisal, lease and contract review, and business case evaluation
• Delivery of clear, practical reporting across KPIs, logistics, cost centres, inventory, stock counts and new product lines

Team & Process Leadership

• Leadership, development and mentoring of the finance team
• Continuous improvement of processes, controls and reporting
• Building strong cross-functional relationships across the site

Who are we looking for:

You will be a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys being close to the detail while retaining a clear strategic perspective.

• Professionally qualified accountant (preferred)
• Proven experience in a senior finance role within a commercial environment, with SME experience essential
• Exposure to multi-entity and/or international reporting advantageous
• Confident people leader with a collaborative, hands-on style
• High attention to detail, strong judgement, and the ability to operate in a fast-moving, operational setting