Financial Controller

Your new company
Haysis delighted to be partnering with a multi‑entity site based in organisation inLochaber, with a strong focus on financial discipline, operational integrityand continuous improvement. The business places high value on robust financialmanagement, effective stakeholder engagement and the development of scalablereporting and control frameworks to support informed decision‑making at siteand group level.

Your new role
As FinancialController, you will play a pivotal role in leading financial management,reporting and cash control across all Lochaber‑based entities. Reporting to theCommercial Manager, you will take ownership of monthly management accounts,statutory reporting, budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management, whilemanaging and developing the on‑site transactional finance team.
You will act asthe main point of contact for external auditors, ensuring the integrity andaccuracy of financial systems and compliance with group and regulatoryrequirements. The role also carries a strong focus on continuous improvement,enhancing management reporting, developing business systems, and buildingeffective working relationships with senior managers and key stakeholdersacross the business.

What you'll need to succeed
Tosucceed in this role, you will be ACCA, CIMA or CA qualified and bringexperience from a similar Financial Controller or senior finance role. You willhave a strong technical foundation covering management accounting, statutoryreporting, budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management, alongside a soundunderstanding of regulatory requirements such as GAAP, tax andindustry‑specific standards. You will be an effective communicator, capable ofengaging confidently with staff, senior management, auditors and externalstakeholders, and demonstrate a proactive problem-solvers mindset with theability to work autonomously and use initiative. Strong IT capability isessential, particularly advanced Excel skills, with experience of MicrosoftDynamics or a comparable ERP system considered advantageous.

What you'll get in return
Youwill step into a senior, influential Financial Controller position offeringsignificant responsibility and visibility within the organisation. This is anopportunity to lead finance operations at site level, shape reporting andcontrol frameworks, and play a key role in supporting commercial andoperational decision‑making. The role also offers scope to drive processimprovement, enhance systems and develop team capability within aprofessionally governed and safety‑conscious environment
What you need to do now
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