Financial Controller

Ready to step into a Financial Controller role where your technical expertise will shape the future of a growing tech business?

THE COMPANY

Altia is a well-funded, private equity-backed software group headquartered in Glasgow, with additional offices in Nottingham and a growing international footprint.

Their suite of products supports law enforcement, government, and corporate clients with financial investigation, covert operations, and incident management.

• £10m turnover, with ambitious plans to double organic revenue in 4 years
• Recent acquisitions with plans for more
• Supportive, output-focused culture with hybrid working
• Backed by Bowmark Capital, a tech-focused PE firm

THE ROLE

This newly scoped Financial Controller position offers the opportunity to lead a small finance team and take ownership of month-end, controls, and reporting across six entities.

You’ll work closely with the Head of Finance and CFO, with exposure to M&A and PE-backed growth.

• Lead and develop a team of 3 finance staff
• Own month-end close, management accounts, and audit prep
• Strengthen controls and improve reporting processes
• Collaborate with commercial and operational teams
• Contribute to strategic projects including M&A integration
• Support Head of Finance with commercial tasks as required

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant (CA/ACA/ACCA) with a strong grounding in finance operations, controls, and reporting. You will have hands-on experience of month-end close, management accounts, and audit preparation. You will be comfortable leading a small team, balancing technical detail with commercial insight, and communicating clearly with both finance and non-finance stakeholders. Experience with Sage Intacct or similar systems, multi-entity international environments and a track record of process improvement, will be highly valued.

Mandatory

• Professional qualification (CA/ACA/ACCA)
• Ownership of month-end close and multi-entity consolidation
• Strong controls and balance sheet reconciliation experience
• Audit readiness and statutory reporting
• Cash and working capital management
• Advanced Excel/BI skills
• Track record of process improvement/change delivery

Preferred

• Experience with Sage Intacct (or NetSuite/Salesforce)
• M&A integration exposure
• Pricing/revenue recognition (IFRS 15)
• SaaS KPI fluency (ARR, churn, gross margin)
• Stakeholder management experience (C-suite/PE)
• Practical understanding of revenue recognition (including ARR)
• FX and international tax coordination
• Data and automation project experience
• Team development/coaching in lean structures
• Experience in PE reporting rhythms and board materials

ON OFFER

This is a rare opportunity to shape the finance function of a scaling business with a clear growth trajectory. Comprehensive package includes but is not limited to:

• Salary: Up to £65,000
• 30 days holiday + matched 5% pension
• Hybrid working: minimum 2 days in Glasgow office
• Quarterly travel to Nottingham offices (expenses covered)
• Supportive leadership and development opportunities

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 characteristic’.

If you like the look of this vacancy and think you could perform the role, but, you don't think you meet all the requirements, please DO APPLY for this opportunity. Data shows that certain groups, mainly women and people from Black and Minority communities, are less likely to apply for jobs where they don't meet 100% of role requirements. iMultiply would encourage you to apply for roles where there is room for development and growth."

For further information and a confidential chat, please contact Stuart Cadger at our Glasgow office.