Group Finance Manager

Lusona Consultancy (Financial) Limited; Paisley; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing business based in Paisley is looking for a Group Finance Manager to lead key financial initiatives. This role offers a unique blend of strategic influence and hands-on leadership, working closely with the CFO and senior leadership team. Responsibilities include financial integrity, managing audits, tax compliance, and providing insights on cash flow trends. The ideal candidate is a fully qualified ICAS accountant with a proven track record in process improvements and strong communication skills. Hybrid working available.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified ICAS accountant with experience in a reporting role within industry.
• Proven track record of leading process improvements and implementing change.
• Strong communication skills with a proactive, can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of statutory accounts in compliance with FRS102.
• Collaborate with external tax advisors for accurate tax submission.
• Oversee completeness and accuracy of group consolidation processes.
• Ensure robust systems and controls to minimize financial risk.
• Provide actionable insights on cash flow trends.
• Maintain adherence to internal policies and reporting standards.

Skills

Qualified ICAS accountant

Experience in a reporting role

Process improvement

Strong communication skills

Job description

Group Finance Manager

Office-based with hybrid working!

We are excited to present a rare opportunity for a Group Finance Manager role that combines strategic influence with hands‑on leadership in driving business interaction and change.

Our client, a global manufacturing business based in Paisley, has created this new position to strengthen its finance team. Reporting directly to the CFO, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in safeguarding financial integrity and shaping the company’s strategic direction.

Working closely with the senior leadership team, you will lead initiatives to enhance financial controls, reporting, and risk management—empowering informed decision‑making across the group.

Key Responsibilities

• Statutory Accounts & Audit: Lead the preparation of statutory accounts in compliance with FRS102 and coordinate the audit process. Ensure timely provision of audit schedules and supporting documentation to deliver audited accounts in line with the group timetable.
• Tax Compliance & Planning: Collaborate with external tax advisors to ensure accurate and timely submission of all tax returns in compliance with local and international regulations. Manage tax audits, resolve queries, and support tax planning initiatives to optimise the effective tax rate while minimising risk.
• Group Consolidation: Oversee the completeness and accuracy of group consolidation processes, including elimination of intercompany balances and transactions.
• Systems & Controls: Ensure robust systems, processes, policies, and controls are in place to minimise financial risk.
• Cash Flow Insights: Provide senior leadership with actionable insights and recommendations on cash flow trends and risks.
• Compliance: Maintain adherence to internal policies, local statutory requirements, and group reporting standards.

About You

• Fully qualified ICAS accountant with experience in a reporting role within industry.
• Proven track record of leading process improvements and implementing change.
• Strong communication skills with a proactive, can‑do attitude.
• Comfortable working closely with operations teams to promote adherence to processes.

For more information, please contact Jim Rankine or click ‘Apply’.