Finance Leader - Financial Reporting

Lusona Consultancy (Financial) Limited; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Scotland is seeking a Finance Leader to oversee global financial reporting processes. The ideal candidate will have 8–10 years of experience, strong knowledge of IFRS, and a proven track record in process standardisation. This role offers a hybrid working model, requiring office presence three days per week near Glasgow. Excellent stakeholder management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years' experience in finance operations, including leadership in financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial controls.
• Proven track record in process standardisation and ERP implementation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the standardisation of financial reporting procedures globally.
• Oversee timely and accurate month-end close processes.
• Develop and enforce robust internal control frameworks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Collaborative mindset

Resilience under pressure

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

Finance Leader – Financial Reporting

Location: Hybrid – Office three days per week based just outside Glasgow
Type: Permanent | Full-time

Are you a seasoned finance professional with a passion for driving global consistency and excellence in financial reporting? We’re exclusively recruiting for a confidential client seeking a dynamic leader to oversee global financial reporting processes across multiple entities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the standardisation of financial reporting procedures globally
• Oversee timely and accurate month-end close processes
• Develop and enforce robust internal control frameworks
• Act as the primary liaison with auditors
• Drive continuous improvement and automation initiatives

Ideal Candidate Traits

• Attention to detail
• Collaborative mindset
• Resilience under pressure

Experience & Expertise

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• 8–10 years’ experience in finance operations, including leadership in financial reporting
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial controls
• Proven track record in process standardisation and ERP implementation
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Additional Info

• Hybrid working model
• Some travel may be required

If you would like to hear more about this role, don't hesitate to get in touch with Jim Rankine by email at [e-mail].