Growth-Driven Finance Manager | SME, Glasgow, Study Support

Lusona Consultancy; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Workplace pension

28 days annual leave

Study support

Birthday off

Job summary

Lusona Consultancy are Exclusively partnered with a Growing SME organisation in Glasgow to recruit a Finance Manager on a permanent basis. The Finance Manager will join a 3 million turnover organisation which has achieved double digit growth in the last 5 years.

The Finance Manager will grow alongside the business, with one direct report and responsibilities including robust financial controls, reporting and budgeting.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced commercial environment.
• Experience with budgets & forecasts and analysing data sets.
• Ideally experience working in an SME in a hands-on environment.
• Ambition, curiosity and desire to progress in a high‑growth, entrepreneurial environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily finance and accounting operations of the business.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and up-to-date financial records.
• Manage purchase and sales ledgers, including processing invoices, expenses, and receipts through Xero.
• Perform regular bank reconciliations and monitor accounts payable and receivable activities.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns in compliance with HMRC regulations and deadlines.
• Assist with month-end close processes and the preparation of financial reports.
• Produce and maintain management accounts and other key financial reports.
• Monitor financial transactions to ensure robust internal controls and financial integrity.
• Ensure adherence to relevant accounting standards, policies, and financial procedures.
• Track outstanding debtor balances and support effective cash flow management.
• Collaborate with project managers and the wider leadership team on financial matters and business performance.
• Identify and implement improvements to financial processes, systems, and operational efficiencies.
• Provide accurate financial analysis and insights to support strategic planning and decision-making

Skills

Financial management

Budgets & forecasts

Data analysis

Cash flow forecasting

Financial reporting

VAT returns

Month-end close

Internal controls

Stakeholder communication

Education

ACCA/CIMA study support

Tools

Xero

Job description

Lusona Consultancy are Exclusively partnered with a Growing SME organisation in Glasgow to recruit a Finance Manager on a permanent basis. The Finance Manager will join a 3 million turnover organisation which has achieved double digit growth in the last 5 years.

The Finance Manager will grow alongside the business, with one direct report and responsibilities including robust financial controls, reporting and budgeting.