How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Financial Controller
Financial Controller – Cashflow & Financial Control
Location: Dundee, Scotland Salary: From £57,000.00 per year (Negotiable) Job Type: Full-time / Permanent / In Office
We are seeking a commercially-savvy and detail-oriented Financial Controller to drive the finance function in a business where financial discipline, rigorous cash control, and transparent reporting are paramount.
This is not an opportunity for someone looking to take over a pre-formed finance department. Instead, we need an experienced Financial Controller able to delve into operational detail, impose structure in a dynamic environment, and empower the business to make informed decisions regarding cash, costs, and performance.
As the finance leader, you will oversee a small team and manage the day-to-day operations, ensuring accurate reporting, clear cash visibility, and robust financial controls.
Key Responsibilities
- Assume full ownership of the Finance function and lead a team of three finance professionals
- Oversee all accounting processes, including:
- Sales and purchase ledgers
- Billing
- General ledger
- Treasury operations
- Produce accurate monthly management accounts, with clear accountability for:
- Profit & loss (P&L) statements
- Balance sheets
- Implement and maintain ruthless discipline over:
- Stock control
- Reconciliations
- Working-capital balance items
- Develop and maintain a detailed weekly rolling cash flow forecast
- Monitor cash activity closely, proactively identify risks, and drive practical solutions to secure liquidity
- Work closely with operational leaders on:
- Spending priorities
- Overheads management
- Payroll costs
- Stock control
- Financial performance analysis
- Lead the annual budgeting process and prepare regular forecasts/refinements
- Drive efficiency improvements in:
- Month-end and year-end close processes
- Coordinate statutory accounting, tax filings, VAT compliance, and external audit
- Strengthen:
- Internal controls
- Financial processes
- Accounting policies
- Elevate financial reporting, accountability, and transparency across the business
- Provide clear, commercially-focused financial insights to senior leadership for effective decision-making
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
About You
We are looking for a qualified accountant (preferably ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with a minimum of five years’ post-qualification experience in senior finance roles, including Financial Controller or Finance Manager.
Essential traits:
- Ability to operate with minimal senior oversight while maintaining precision
- Strong balance between daily accounting detail and strategic commercial objectives
- Experience in environments featuring:
- Tight cash flow or working capital constraints
- Weekly cash flow forecasting and cash management
- Process improvements (controls, reporting, finance operations)
- Month-end close optimisation and meaningful management information
- Cost management (stock, margins, overheads, operational expenses)
- Businesses navigating change, pressure, growth, restructuring, or turnaround
- Proven track record of managing and developing small finance teams
- Strong collaborative relationships with operational leaders, directors, and external advisors
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Candidates must be practical, resilient, organised, and confident in driving constructive commercial change while balancing thorough analysis with actionable recommendations.
Why This Role?
This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact in a pragmatic Financial Controller role where invulnerable cash control, robust financial governance, and astute business judgment will be invaluable.
Note: Northco is an employment agency acting on behalf of one of our clients—this is not a direct role with Northco.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills
Location