Financial Controller (m/f/d)

Key Responsibilities Take over accounting from our external provider and build robust in-house processes, including month-end and year-end close Prepare statutory accounts under FRS 102 and manage VAT returns (Making Tax Digital, import VAT), coordinating with external accountants, auditors, payroll and tax advisers Deliver monthly group reporting to the German parent company, including the mapping of UK GAAP to German GAAP (HGB), and manage intercompany reconciliations and transfer pricing support Prepare budgets, forecasts and variance analyses; own product costing, standard costs and inventory valuation Monitor cash flow and liquidity and support working capital management Oversee operational purchasing and EU import processes (customs, EORI, rules of origin) for the UK site, acting as the local contact for the central procurement team in Germany Support the ERP implementation as UK Finance Key User, from requirements, master data and testing through to internal controls, data migration and user training Act as a trusted business partner to the UK Managing Director on pricing, cost control and commercial decisions, and translate group requirements into practical local processes Basic Qualification Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) or qualified by experience with a strong track record Proven experience in a Financial Controller, Finance Manager, or similar role within a subsidiary of an international group Solid understanding of inventory accounting and product costing Experience of running month-end and preparing year-end accounts under FRS 102 Hands-on knowledge of UK VAT, including import VAT Advanced Excel skills and confidence with accounting and ERP systems Comfortable working in a small team where you are both strategic and hands-on Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain financial matters to non-finance colleagues Desired Experience Experience of purchasing processes in a stock-holding or manufacturing environment Experience of reporting into an overseas parent company, ideally German-owned Knowledge of post-Brexit customs procedures Benefits Christmas bonus on top Regular team events – from Christmas parties to adventure offsites 30 days of vacation to fully recharge Flexible working hours (flextime) to match your personal rhythm 1 day of remote work per week Free coffee, tea & water – fuel for big ideas Open, respectful feedback culture at eye level Personal development opportunities through trainings, coaching & language courses Buddy program with structured onboarding, including a welcome package A diverse and inspiring startup environment , where talented people from over 16 nations collaborate to build something extraordinary hands-on involvement  across end-to-end development processes in a fast-growing New Space startup Location This role will be based in Glasgow, Scotland. This position requires availability to travel frequently to our facilities in Neuenstadt am…