Finance Analyst

Scottish Leather Group Limited; Paisley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in sustainable leather manufacturing is seeking two permanent Finance Analysts to deliver financial analysis and insights. The role focuses on supporting Operations and Commercial teams, requiring a proactive approach and strong analytical skills. Ideal candidates are part-qualified or qualified accountants with experience in finance and a desire for professional growth.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

A 2pm finish every Friday

Health and wellbeing programme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Life assurance

Free on-site parking

Access to a range of store discounts

Additional training and development opportunities

Company sick pay

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a finance role.
• Effective communication of financial information to non-finance stakeholders.
• Self-motivated and resilient problem solver.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality financial analysis and reporting.
• Support Operations and Commercial teams with insights.
• Drive better business decision-making and improve efficiency.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Part-qualified or qualified accountant (ICAS, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)

Tools

Business intelligence tools (e.g. Power BI)

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

We are seeking two permanent Finance Analysts to join us in newly created positions, supporting our existing Financial Performance Management team.

In this role, you will be pivotal in delivering high-quality financial analysis, reporting, and insights for both the Operations and Commercial teams. Your insights will drive better business decision-making, improve efficiency, and ensure strong financial management across the company. We are looking for a proactive and passionate individual with a strong desire to understand our business operations, who is motivated to grow professionally within our Finance team. For full details of what the role involves, please see the full role profile below and if this sounds like an opportunity for you, please get in touch!

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Part-qualified or qualified accountant (ICAS, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)
• 2+ years of experience in a finance role, ideally in a commercial, FP&A, or operational finance function
• Advanced Excel skills with strong financial modelling and analytical abilities
• Self-motivated and resilient, with the ability to identify issues and deliver solutions proactively
• Experience communicating complex financial information to non-finance stakeholders
• Effective teamwork and relationship-building skills
• Experience with business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI) is desirable
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics is beneficial but not essential as training will be provided

About Scottish Leather Group

At Scottish Leather Group, we produce the world's lowest carbon leather due to our passion for leading sustainable manufacturing practices, continuous innovation, and outstanding services.

Our People

At Scottish Leather Group, we make it personal. We recognise that the uniqueness of everyone who works for us, contributes to our success and resilience. We believe in equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcome individuals from all backgrounds to consider a rewarding career with us. By joining us you will be embarking on an exciting career, where we will help you achieve your professional goals and encourage you to reach your full potential.

Our Values

Scottish Leather Group desires to establish the highest industry standards for quality, innovation, value, service, and care for the environment whilst upholding our Company values: promises kept; creativity at heart and excellence as standard.

Our Portfolio

We are the largest leather manufacturer in the United Kingdom and employ over 700 employees globally! Our specialist leathers are produced for a wide range of industries, including automotive, aviation, bus & coach, rail, furniture, and custom projects. We partner with hundreds of prestigious brands in more than 60 countries. Our customers include the likes of Aston Martin, Jaguar Land Rover, Polestar, Lucid, Emirates Airlines, Boeing, and Philips.

Company Benefits

• A 2pm finish every Friday
• 33 days annual leave (increasing with length of service)
• Company sick pay
• Health and wellbeing programme
• Employee Assistance Programme – including access to a private GP service and much more
• Life assurance
• Cycle to work scheme and Electric Vehicle schemes
• Employee coaching programme
• Additional training and development opportunities
• Free on-site parking
• Access to a range of store discounts