Job Title: Interim Financial Controller

Contract: 9–12 Months

Location: On-site, Linwood, Glasgow

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000

About the Role

Rutherford Cross is delighted to be supporting our SME client to appoint Interim Financial Controller to lead the finance function for a 9-12‑month period. Based in Linwood on the outskirts of Glasgow, this role is ideal for someone who thrives in a hands‑on environment, enjoys problem‑solving, and can operate confidently without a large finance team around them.

You’ll be the key financial lead on site, working closely with management to ensure accurate reporting, strong financial controls, and clear communication of financial performance.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Control

Preparation of monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery
Completion of balance sheet reconciliations, maintaining strong financial control
Sales ledger reconciliation, including working with ID systems where required
Monitoring and reporting of Actual vs Budget performance, highlighting variances and insights

Payroll & Cash Management

Full responsibility for payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and compliance
Cash flow management, including forecasting and monitoring daily/weekly cash requirements

Problem Solving & Independence

Act as the on‑site accounting expert, with minimal internal support
Confident in resolving accounting issues and implementing practical solutions
Work independently, managing workload and priorities effectively

Communication & Business Engagement

Present and explain financial information to non‑finance managers in a clear, accessible way
Build strong relationships across the business to understand operations and support decision‑making

For more information on this opportunity, please contact Euan Bodie at Rutherford Cross.

Our client is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.

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