Financial Controller

An outstanding opportunity to join a market-leading Scottish business in a pivotal Financial Controller role. MacNeil Shellfish Ltd is one of Scotland's leading seafood businesses, supplying premium Scottish shellfish across the UK and Europe from its purpose-built facility in Larkhall. Combining generations of industry expertise with a modern, progressive approach, the business has built a reputation for quality, innovation and operational excellence.

As part of the continued development of the finance function, MacNeil Shellfish is seeking a Financial Controller to work closely with the Fractional CFO, owners and wider leadership team. This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a broad finance remit while developing towards becoming Finance Director for an established and growing market leading business.

THE ORGANISATION Built on deep-rooted relationships within Scotland's coastal communities, MacNeil Shellfish manages a sophisticated international supply chain, serving customers throughout the UK and Europe. The business continues to invest in its people, systems and infrastructure while maintaining a strong focus on continuous improvement and long-term growth.

THE ROLE Reporting to the business owners and working closely with the Fractional CFO, you'll take ownership of finance across a multi-entity international group operating within a fast-paced, operationally focused environment.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Leading monthly management accounting and financial reporting
• Cash flow forecasting and working capital management
• Managing multi-entity, multi-currency and international VAT compliance
• Strengthening financial controls and governance
• Budgeting, forecasting and business planning
• Supporting operational and commercial decision-making
• Driving process improvements, automation initiatives and enhanced reporting
• Providing oversight and support to the finance team

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE We're looking for a qualified finance professional who combines strong technical expertise with a practical, hands-on approach and the confidence to operate within an owner-managed business.

You will be a strong communicator, comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders, providing constructive challenge when required and translating financial information into meaningful commercial insight.

Mandatory

• Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ICAS, ICAEW or equivalent) or Qualified by Experience
• Experience in a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or similar senior finance role
• Strong management accounting and financial reporting expertise
• Cash flow forecasting and working capital management experience
• Multi-entity accounting and international VAT exposure
• Experience strengthening financial controls and improving processes
• Strong Excel and finance systems capability

Preferred:

• Experience within FMCG, food, manufacturing, logistics, distribution or supply chain-led businesses
• Multi-currency and international trading experience
• Xero experience
• Exposure to automation, systems improvement or ERP-related projects
• Previous experience operating within an SME or owner-managed business

ON OFFER This is primarily an office-based role in Larkhall, allowing the successful candidate to develop strong relationships across the business and gain a deep understanding of the operation. It also offers the following salary and benefits

• £55,000 - £60,000 (flexibility for exceptional candidates)
• Private healthcare
• Company pension
• On-site parking and EV charging facilities
• Direct exposure to experienced business owners and CFO support
• Clear long-term progression potential
• Opportunity to shape and develop the finance function

If you're looking for a highly visible Financial Controller role offering genuine responsibility, variety and future leadership potential, we'd love to hear from you.

To be considered for this opportunity, please submit your application directly to iMultiply. iMultiply is committed to diversity and will promote diversity for all employees, workers and applicants. iMultiply will treat everyone equally and will not discriminate on the grounds of an individual's protected characteristics. If you feel you can perform the role but don't meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Many talented professionals can overlook opportunities unless they match every criterion, and we welcome applications from candidates with the potential to grow into the role.