Finance Manager

Anderson Knight; Glasgow; Presencial; GBP 42 000 - 58 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Anderson Knight in Glasgow is recruiting a Finance Manager to lead core accounting and financial reporting within a well-established business. The role focuses on month-end close, budgets and forecasts, and providing insightful commentary to senior stakeholders.

The ideal candidate is a part-qualified accountant with experience in managing a small finance team and a proactive approach to improving processes and controls.

Qualificações

• Currently studying towards an accounting qualification.
• Experience leading a small finance team would be advantageous.
• Strong understanding of management accounts and month-end processes.
• Experience preparing budgets, forecasts and financial analysis.
• Confident using Excel, with the ability to analyse and interpret financial information.
• Strong experience of financial systems such as Oracle, SAP, JD Edwards.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee the preparation of monthly management accounts and ensure timely reporting.
• Manage month-end and year-end processes, including journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare and review budgets, forecasts and variance analysis with insightful commentary.
• Support senior management with financial reporting and key results commentary.
• Monitor cash flow and assist with cash flow forecasting for business planning.
• Oversee day-to-day finance operations and accurate record-keeping.

Conhecimentos

Management accounts

Month-end processes

Budgets & forecasts

Financial reporting

Cash flow forecasting

Stakeholder management

Excel proficiency

Problem solving

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Formação académica

Part qualified accountant

Ferramentas

Excel

Oracle

SAP

JD Edwards

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Anderson Knight are delighted to partner with its client to recruit a Finance Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional who is looking to take the next step in their career within a well-established and supportive business.

The successful candidate will play a key role within the finance team, taking responsibility for a broad range of accounting and financial reporting duties while supporting the wider business. This role would suit someone who is confident managing day-to-day finance activities, enjoys taking ownership of their work and is keen to continue developing their skills towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation of monthly management accounts, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Manage month-end and year-end processes, including journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare and review budgets, forecasts and variance analysis, providing insight into financial performance.
• Support senior management with financial reporting and provide clear commentary on key financial results.
• Monitor cash flow and assist with cash flow forecasting to support business planning.
• Oversee day-to-day finance operations, ensuring financial records are accurate and up to date.
• Assist with the preparation of VAT returns and other statutory reporting requirements.
• Liaise with external auditors and support the year-end audit process.
• Work closely with colleagues across the business to provide financial support and guidance.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, controls and reporting procedures.
• Support and mentor junior members of the finance team where required.
• Assist with ad hoc financial projects and provide support to senior management as needed.

Skills & Experience

• Currently studying towards an accounting qualification
• Previous experience of leading a small finance team would be advantageous
• Strong understanding of management accounts and month-end processes.
• Experience preparing budgets, forecasts and financial analysis.
• Confident using Excel, with the ability to analyse and interpret financial information.
• Strong experience of financial systems such as Oracle, SAP, JD Edwards
• Excellent attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Good communication skills, with the confidence to work with stakeholders across the business.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and a willingness to take ownership of responsibilities.
• Previous experience supporting or supervising junior finance staff would be beneficial.

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to take ownership of a broad range of finance responsibilities.
• Supportive working environment with opportunities for professional development.
• The chance to work closely with senior management and contribute to key business decisions.
• Long-term career progression within an established business.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Part Qualified Accountant who is ready to take on greater responsibility and further develop their career in a leadership role.