Finance Manager — Lead Reporting & Process Transformation

Anderson Knight; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Anderson Knight in Glasgow, Scotland, is seeking a Finance Manager to lead and elevate our client's Finance function, delivering timely, accurate and insightful financial reporting.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will drive process improvements, strengthen internal controls, manage a team of 3-5 accountants, and partner with senior leadership to enable strategic decision-making and sustainable growth.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified CA or ACCA.
• Experience in supervisory or senior management accounting roles.
• Strong analytical, organisational and communication skills.
• Experience with process improvement or digital transformation.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly and annual management accounts and financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with UK accounting standards and internal policies.
• Manage a team of 3-5 accountants.
• Implement change and transformation initiatives within the team.
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, and journals.
• Coordinate year-end audit with external auditors.
• Mentor and develop the finance team for high performance.
• Drive automation and adoption of digital tools in finance.
• Maintain robust internal controls and accounting policies.
• Assist in budgets and reforecasts; monitor performance against budgets.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Excel advanced

Accounting software proficiency

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA) or ACCA

Tools

Accounting software

Excel

Job description

Anderson Knight in Glasgow, Scotland, is seeking a Finance Manager to lead and elevate our client's Finance function, delivering timely, accurate and insightful financial reporting.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will drive process improvements, strengthen internal controls, manage a team of 3-5 accountants, and partner with senior leadership to enable strategic decision-making and sustainable growth.