Financial Controller

This is a commercially impactful role, reporting directly to the CEO, and designed for someone who thrives in fast-paced, growing organisations. You'll not only manage the Darcey Quigley's financial operations but also drive profitability, support strategic expansion, and improve overall business performance. Responsibilities

• Lead all core financial functions: management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance
• Act as a strategic partner to the leadership team, advising on growth strategy and performance
• Provide actionable commercial insights to improve client profitability and cost efficiency
• Support business planning, pricing strategy, and service line performance monitoring
• Oversee all financial reporting, SRA compliance, and internal controls
• Identify opportunities for growth, cost optimisation, and operational improvement
• Liaise with external accountants, auditors, and stakeholders
• Manage VAT, WIP, billing, and statutory reporting
• Contribute to shaping a scalable, data-driven finance function aligned with future expansion
• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Proven ability to provide commercial analysis and strategic input, not just financial oversight
• Experience with international markets
• Highly proactive and confident working with senior stakeholders
• A growth mindset - someone who's comfortable stepping outside pure finance to help move the business forward
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to see the bigger picture
• Must be technologically confident and open to adopting new systems and digital tools to improve efficiency and reporting
• Previous experience with Xero & Salesforce an advantage

What's on Offer

• Highly competitive salary with annual bonus
• High visibility role with a direct impact on business growth
• Opportunity to become a trusted business partner to the CEO
• Stable, structured firm with big ambitions
• Long-term opportunity with clear development potential as the firm scales

Job Type: Permanent Full-Time

Location: Based in our offices in Blantyre just outside Glasgow