Interim Finance Business Partner (Engineering Background)

Rutherford Cross; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Interim Finance Business Partner with an engineering background for a 6-month role in Glasgow. This position involves producing accurate financial reports, leading presentations, and developing budgets while ensuring financial control processes are in place. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with experience in a complex organization, particularly in engineering. This role offers hybrid working and excellent benefits, making it a fantastic opportunity for a skilled finance professional to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Qualified or 'Qualified by Experience' Accountant with strong financial skills.
• Experience in a Management Accountant or Finance Business Partner role.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate financial reports and presentations for directorates.
• Develop annual budgets and business plans in collaboration with management.

Skills

Management Accounting

Financial Reporting

Budgeting

Communication Skills

Microsoft Excel

Education

Qualified Accountant

Qualified by Experience

Job description

Interim Finance Business Partner job (Engineering Background) with a Glasgow based organisation for an initial 6-month period.Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Producing accurate periodic financial information in line with company accounting policies, to their respective directorates in the form of a reporting pack with a full commentary on the financial performance each period
• Attending directorate team meetings and lead on the presentation of financial information
• Preparing and developing the annual budget, business plan and other statistical / statutory information, in conjunction with the relevant Directors and senior management teams
• Closely liaising with the business to ensure any future changes are incorporated within the quarterly forecast and annual budget and business plan submissions
• Completing periodic balance sheet reconciliation related to their respective directorate and complete key P&L analysis schedules each period. Ensuring that all reconciliations are completed in a timely basis and adequate supporting information is provided
• Developing and maintaining financial control processes to ensure maximum value for money is obtained in line with business requirements
• Assisting Senior Management with any ad hoc requests or project work

The Individual:

• Qualified or ‘Qualified by Experience’ Accountant
• Experience of working in a Management Accountant or Finance Business Partner role in a complex organisation
• Experience within an engineering business or environment
• Excellent communicator at all levels, both written and verbal
• IT literate with high level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel

On Offer:

• Salary DOE
• Excellent benefits
• Hybrid working

For more information on this role, please contact Christina McLean at Rutherford Cross – [e-mail] client is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.