Finance Director

Search Consultancy Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous bonus

Flexible working

International travel opportunities

Build finance team

Shareholding opportunity

Growth and strategy involvement

Transition to permanent role

Job summary

Search Consultancy Ltd in Glasgow is partnering with a large financial services group to appoint an experienced Finance Director on an interim basis, with the clear intention to transition into the permanent role. The position will secure leadership over the UK finance function and drive robust financial governance.

You will oversee regulatory reporting, cash flow management, and strategic planning while ensuring compliance and timely financial information for stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with professional bodies (ICAS/ACCA/CIMA) or equivalent.
• Significant senior finance leadership experience in financial services.
• Experience with client money controls and trust accounting.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and scale a UK finance team with strong controls.
• Oversee month-end, year-end and statutory reporting with timeliness.
• Prepare and present Board and lender reporting packs with KPIs and covenants.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning.
• Ensure FCA compliance including client money governance and reporting.
• Maintain robust internal controls and audit trails across accounts.

Skills

Qualified accountant

Regulatory reporting

Financial leadership

Client money controls

Education

ICAS/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Audit tools

Job description

Finance Director

Glasgow Interim with a view to permanent

I am partnering with a large financial services group to appoint an experienced Finance Director following a period of significant growth.

The position will initially start on an interim basis, with the clear intention for the successful individual to transition into the permanent Finance Director role. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance leader to join the business, make an immediate impact and become a key part of its longer term leadership team.

The Finance Director will play a critical role in safeguarding the firm's financial integrity, strengthening financial controls, ensuring regulatory compliance and driving strategic financial planning.

You will work closely with the senior leadership team to enhance financial performance, manage risk and support sustainable growth within a highly regulated environment. The role also carries responsibility for ensuring client money is securely accounted for and transferred accurately and on time.

International travel will form part of the position.

Benefits

• Generous annual bonus based on company and individual performance


• Flexible working arrangements


• International travel opportunities


• Opportunity to build and develop your own finance team


• Shareholding opportunity


• Direct involvement in the company's ongoing growth and strategy


• Opportunity to transition into a long term permanent Finance Director position

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and scale a high performing UK finance team, embedding strong controls and accountability


• Oversee month end, year end and statutory reporting, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery


• Prepare and present Board and lender reporting packs including KPIs, forecasts and covenant analysis


• Lead budgeting, forecasting and long term financial planning


• Ensure full FCA compliance including client money governance, regulatory capital monitoring and reporting


• Maintain robust internal controls, reconciliations and audit trails across trust and operating accounts


• Manage cash flow, working capital and revenue recognition to optimise financial performance


• Act as the primary contact for auditors, regulators and lenders


• Lead finance workstreams across acquisitions, integrations, ERP implementations and strategic initiatives


• Drive continuous improvement and automation across billing, reporting and financial processes

Experience

• Qualified accountant, ICAS, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent


• Significant senior finance leadership experience within financial services


• Experience within a debt collection agency and/or publicly listed company would be highly desirable


• Proven track record in regulatory reporting and financial governance


• Strong understanding of client money controls and trust account management


• Demonstrable experience managing external auditors and regulatory relationships


• Commercially minded with the ability to operate strategically while remaining hands on when required


• Available to initially join the business on an interim basis, ideally with an interest in progressing into the permanent Finance Director position

If you are an experienced senior finance professional looking for an opportunity where you can make an immediate impact and potentially build a long term future with the business, I would be keen to hear from you.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.