Finance Lead

Pure Search; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment firm is seeking a Finance Lead to oversee a team in Glasgow. This role involves managing tax filings, payments, and process accuracy while collaborating with stakeholders and external advisors. The ideal candidate will have relevant professional qualifications and experience in US GAAP and EMEA finance. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £90,000 plus a 10% bonus and requires working in the Glasgow office three days a week.

Qualifications

• Relevant professional qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CA, ATT, CTA) required.
• Experience with US GAAP and EMEA finance/tax.
• Demonstrated people management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 12 professionals to manage a portfolio of businesses.
• Serve as the regional lead for existing operational models.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships.
• Collaborate with external advisors on tax-related matters.
• Coordinate with finance and tax control teams.

Skills

People management

Tax management

Data analysis

Education

ACCA

CIMA

CA

ATT

CTA

Job description

Pure Search are partnered with an instantly recognisable company based in Glasgow, looking to hire a Finance Lead to manage a team of 12.

The successful candidate will join a high-performing finance function, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of processes, driving operational efficiency, and supporting strategic business objectives through expert tax management and advisory insight.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 12 professionals to manage a portfolio of businesses and processes across multiple regions, contributing to tax filings, payments, forecasting, provisioning, and reporting.
• Serve as the regional lead for existing operational models, providing advisory support for their implementation across multiple jurisdictions.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with external advisors, auditors, and the broader global tax team on tax-related matters.
• Coordinate with finance and tax control teams to ensure accurate data collection and smooth process execution.
• Participate in a structured tax function supporting various project initiatives.
• Mentor and develop junior team members, supporting their professional growth and performance.

Skills and Experience Required

• Holds a relevant professional qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, CA, ATT, or CTA.
• Has experience with US GAAP and EMEA finance / tax.
• Demonstrates people management experience, with the ability to guide and motivate high-performing teams.

This is based in Glasgow 3 days a week, paying up to £90,000 + 10% bonus.

For more information, please contact Josh Burns at Pure Search.