Finance Manager

Pertemps; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Finance Manager in Glasgow to oversee all financial operations and ensure accurate reporting and budget control. The ideal candidate has a degree in Accounting or Finance along with a professional accounting qualification and 5+ years of experience, including managerial roles. This position offers a salary of up to £65k depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 5–7 years’ experience in finance roles, 3 years in a managerial capacity.
• Strong knowledge of financial systems and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial operations within the business.
• Develop and monitor annual budgets and financial plans.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, GAAP, or local accounting standards.

Skills

Financial modelling

Analytical skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CPA)

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Overview

The Finance Manager will be responsible for overseeing all financial operations within the business, ensuring accurate financial reporting, budget control, compliance with statutory requirements, and strategic financial planning. This role will partner with operational leaders to drive profitability, improve cost efficiency, and support business growth through sound financial management. This role is onsite in Glasgow paying a salary up to £65k DOE.

Duties

• Develop, manage, and monitor annual budgets, forecasts, and financial plans for operational units.
• Analyse financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for cost optimisation.
• Oversee timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, GAAP, or local accounting standards.
• Monitor daily cash flow and optimise working capital requirements.
• Partner with operations to identify, measure, and control costs at a process and client level.
• Implement cost allocation models for accurate client profitability analysis.
• Ensure adherence to tax regulations, statutory filings, and audit requirements.

Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or equivalent).
• Minimum 5–7 years’ experience in finance roles, with at least 3 years in a managerial capacity.
• Strong knowledge of financial systems, reporting tools, and ERP software.
• Excellent financial modelling and analytical skills.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• High attention to detail with strong organisational skills.