Finance Lead

Pure; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking a Finance Lead based in Glasgow to lead a team of 12. The successful candidate will ensure tax filings, contribute to forecasting and reporting, and provide advisory support across jurisdictions. Ideal candidates will hold professional finance qualifications and have strong team management skills. This role is a key position in maintaining operational efficiency and strategic business objectives, offering a salary of up to £90,000 with a 10% bonus.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in finance or accounting (ACCA, CIMA, CA, ATT, CTA).
• Experience with US GAAP and EMEA finance/tax.
• Demonstrated experience in people management.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 12 professionals in finance and tax processes.
• Serve as regional lead for operational models across jurisdictions.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on tax matters.
• Mentor and develop junior team members.

Skills

US GAAP

People management

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.