Group Financial Controller and Company Secretary

Leading International Support Services Business, headquartered in Glasgow

Our client is a leading international business, headquartered in Glasgow. The business has a long track record of sustainable growth, including via acquisition, and is highly regarded as an extremely successful company.

We are seeking a chartered accountant from a corporate background to join the business as Group Financial Controller and Company Secretary. The role reports directly to the CFO and to the Board and will attend all Board meetings as Company Secretary. Training support will be provided for a successful individual who does not yet have Company Secretarial skills or experience.

The successful candidate will deliver a lead role in corporate and financial reporting, supporting the CFO with Group internal and external reporting including drafting of the Annual Report, subsidiary company accounts, management reporting, and budgeting and forecasting. Experience of IFRS reporting requirements is crucial. As Company Secretary this role will work with a variety of senior internal and external stakeholders including liaising with external bodies where needed to provide latest and relevant guidance on Board or Board Committee matters. The successful candidate will also be involved in special projects including strategic planning and corporate finance – support on acquisitions, disposals, negotiation and due diligence.

Candidates are likely to currently either be employed by a large practice firm and working with large corporate clients, or will have already moved into a senior accounting role within a corporate organisation. This role represents a significant career development opportunity with a very successful company.

Interested candidates should send their CV, with full remuneration details, to Adam Brown, of FWB Park Brown at applications@fwbparkbrown.com. For a confidential discussion, please call 0131 539 7087.