Finance Manager

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

Job summary

A leading finance and recruitment firm in Glasgow is seeking a Finance Manager responsible for overseeing financial operations, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and supporting business growth. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of finance experience and a strong understanding of financial management. This full-time role offers a salary up to £65k DOE.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years' experience in finance roles, with at least 3 years in a managerial capacity.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards (IFRS, GAAP).
• Experience with budget management and financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and monitor annual budgets and financial plans.
• Analyse financial data for cost optimisation and profitability.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and audit requirements.

Skills

Financial modelling

Analytical skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CPA)

Tools

Financial systems

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 and Qualifications

• 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