Job Description
Robert Half is delighted to be partnering with a well-established international manufacturing and engineering business to recruit a Financial Controller on an 18-month fixed-term contract basis to cover maternity leave. The role will be based in Fife with hybrid working on offer.
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified finance professional to join a successful, market-leading organisation with a strong international presence. The role offers significant exposure to senior leadership, responsibility for a finance team, and the opportunity to influence both operational and strategic decision-making.
The Role
Reporting into senior finance leadership, the Financial Controller will play a key role in overseeing the day-to-day financial operations of the business whilst providing commercial support to stakeholders across multiple functions.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Leading the monthly management reporting process and ensuring timely, accurate financial information.
- Managing forecasting, budgeting, and planning activities.
- Maintaining robust financial controls and balance sheet integrity.
- Overseeing VAT and other statutory compliance requirements.
- Supporting inventory and fixed asset accounting processes.
- Partnering with operational and commercial teams to provide financial insight and support business performance.
- Identifying and driving process improvement initiatives across finance.
- Leading, developing, and supporting an established finance team.
About You
We are keen to speak with finance professionals who can demonstrate:
- A professional accounting qualification (CA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
- Previous experience in a Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager position.
- Strong financial reporting, planning, and analysis capabilities.
- Experience managing and developing finance teams.
- Excellent stakeholder management and business partnering skills.
- Strong systems and Excel proficiency.
- A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
What's on Offer
- Opportunity to join a successful international organisation.
- Broad and varied role with both operational and commercial exposure.
- Leadership responsibility within a high-performing finance function.
- Hybrid working arrangements.
- Competitive salary between £65,000 - £70,000 and benefits package.
Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data:
