Finance Business Partner - Maternity Leave Cover

Gallagher; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-tier organisation in Glasgow seeks an Interim Finance Business Partner for a 12–14 month contract. This role requires collaborating closely with leadership to provide financial insights and support strategic decisions. The ideal candidate has a degree, relevant qualifications, and experience in financial analysis and reporting. Excellent organizational and people skills are necessary for success in this dynamic setting.

Benefits

Minimum of 25 days holiday

Defined contribution pension scheme

Life insurance

Health cash plan or private medical insurance

Employee Stock Purchase plan

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• A university degree or equivalent experience.
• A professional qualification such as CA, ACCA, CIMA, or ACA.
• Knowledge of US GAAP is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Report accurate data to support operations.
• Develop credible budgets and forecasts.
• Provide meaningful analysis on results.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Excellent people leadership skills

Attention to detail

Flexible and adaptable approach

Education

University degree or equivalent

Professional qualification (CA, ACCA, CIMA, ACA)

Job description

Introduction

At Artex, we reimagine what risk management can be and we do it with bold thinking, deep expertise, and an unwavering belief in what's possible.

As part of our global team, you'll help clients navigate complex risks through creative, forward-looking solutions that go beyond the expected. This is a place where innovation is encouraged, ideas are welcomed, and no two days look the same.

We're a community of confidently curious problem‑solvers, opportunity seizers, and collaborative thinkers, working together to challenge convention and shape the future of our industry. Here, you'll be supported to explore your potential, grow your expertise, and make a meaningful impact on a global scale.

Overview

Interim Finance Business Partner (Fixed‑Term Contract for 12‑14 Months)

We are in search of an Interim Finance Business Partner to fill a 12‑14 month fixed‑term contract and support Artex on their growth journey. Your main duty will involve working closely with the Finance Director to offer financial insights and guidance to our leadership team. Your active involvement will be key in interpreting financial data, supporting strategic decision‑making, and driving profitability.

How you’ll make an impact

Performance Monitoring and Reporting

• Report accurate and timely data to all levels of collaborators to support the running of our operations.
• Develop and ensure budgets and forecasts are credible, appropriately challenged, accepted, and owned by the businesses that will deliver them.
• Validate and effectively communicate monthly management accounts to leadership.
• Provide meaningful analysis on results and suggest actions to improve underperforming areas.

Business Partnering

• Collaborate with local regional leadership and senior leadership to provide meaningful financial support and guidance.
• Work closely with management accountants to grasp financial performance.
• Support effective decision‑making through financial analysis.

Financial Planning and Analysis

• Own the forecasting and budgeting processes for the division, with detailed records of all relevant information, including revenue and expenses. Ensure these are linked closely to the overall business strategies.

About you

• A university degree or equivalent experience.
• A professional qualification such as CA, ACCA, CIMA, or ACA or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of US GAAP is advantageous but not essential.
• Background in professional services (preferred but not essential).
• Familiarity with SOX compliance is desirable but not required.
• Project management experience, particularly in implementing new processes and/or controls.
• Strong organisational and influencing skills.
• Excellent people leadership skills.
• A flexible and adaptable approach to managing multiple tasks and environments.
• The ability to prioritise and meet challenging deadlines.
• Attention to detail and a dedication to process redesign and implementation.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a top‑tier organisation and play a crucial role in contributing to financial success within our team. If you are a proactive finance professional, we would love to hear from you!

Compensation and benefits

On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.

Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

• Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to ‘buy’ extra days
• Defined contribution pension scheme, which Gallagher will also contribute to
• Life insurance, which will pay 4x your basic annual salary, which you can top‑up to 10x
• Income protection, we’ll cover up to 50% of your annual income, with options to top up
• Health cash plan or Private medical insurance

Other benefits include

• Three fully paid volunteering days per year
• Employee Stock Purchase plan, offering company shares at a discount
• Share incentive plan, HMRC approved, tax effective, stock purchase plan
• Critical illness cover
• Discounted gym membership, with over 3,000 gyms nationally
• Season ticket loan
• Access to a discounted voucher portal to save money on your weekly shop or next big purchase
• Emergency back‑up family care
• And many more…

We value inclusion and diversity

Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organisation. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.

Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.

Gallagher is Disability Confident Committed. We have pledged to make sure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible, in addition to supporting our existing employees with any long‑term health conditions or disabilities.

We understand that applicants may have disabilities, if you do, you may find some parts of the recruitment process more challenging than others. Don’t worry, we’re here to help, however, we can only do this if you let us know.

Should you require reasonable adjustments to your application, please get in touch with [e-mail]. If you’d prefer to speak on the phone, please request a call back, leaving details, so we get in touch.

Our employing entity, Arthur J. Gallagher Services (UK) Limited, is proud to be accredited as a Living Wage employer with the Living Wage Foundation. We are committed to diversity and opportunity for all and are opposed to any form of less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender or gender identity, marital status, parental status, race, ethnicity, colour, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion/ belief, age and those with caring responsibilities.

Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, colour, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non‑conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer‑employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.