Interim Finance Business Partner (Engineering Background)

ZipRecruiter; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Interim Finance Business Partner with an engineering background to join their Glasgow team for an initial 6-month period. This pivotal role involves producing accurate financial reports, preparing budgets, and ensuring financial control processes are maintained. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with experience in management accounting, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. This innovative firm offers a hybrid working model and excellent benefits, making it an exciting opportunity for finance professionals looking to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Qualified or ‘Qualified by Experience’ Accountant.
• Experience in a complex organization, preferably in engineering.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate financial information and reporting.
• Prepare annual budgets and business plans.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and P&L analysis.

Skills

Management Accounting

Financial Reporting

Budget Preparation

Communication Skills

Microsoft Excel

Education

Qualified Accountant

Experience in Finance Business Partner role

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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.

Our client is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of , , , , , reassignment, or belief, marital status or and maternity.