Lead Finance Analyst

Rutherford Cross; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global drinks business in Glasgow is seeking a Lead Finance Analyst to oversee intercompany processes and reporting. The ideal candidate will have expertise in month-end controls, drive automation projects, and collaborate with audit teams for enhanced governance. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with long-term career growth. A competitive salary up to £60k plus bonus is offered, along with early finishes every Friday and exposure to a premium brand.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £60k + bonus

Early finish every Friday

Long-term career opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in month-end controls and reporting accuracy.
• Ability to manage intercompany reconciliations and settlement methods.
• Proficiency in accounting system changes and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure robust month-end controls to validate balances.
• Drive process improvements and automation through major projects.
• Collaborate with Internal Audit and governance teams.

Skills

Expertise in intercompany processes

Strong analytical skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure robust month-end controls to validate balances and reporting accuracy
• Act as the subject matter expert for the Internal Markets operating model, providing guidance and resolving issues
• Design and oversee intercompany recharge processes across the group
• Drive process improvements and automation through major projects
• Manage intercompany reconciliations and recommend settlement methods
• Collaborate with Internal Audit and governance teams to validate processes
• Support integration of new ways of working and build strong commercial awareness
• Deliver training and build a strong network of Internal Markets experts across the business
• Advise on accounting system changes to align with the operating model
• Maintain and improve the Finance Calendar for planning, budgeting, and reporting cycles

What’s on offer:

• Competitive salary up to £60k + bonus
• Early finish every Friday
• Exposure to a premium drinks brand with strong internal mobility
• Long-term career opportunities across finance and beyond

Rutherford Cross is working with a global drinks business operating in the premium sector to appoint a Lead Finance Analyst – Intercompany. This is an opportunity to work with high-calibre, like‑minded accountants in a collaborative culture that values innovation and continuous improvement. As Lead Finance Analyst, you’ll be the subject matter expert for internal trading and intercompany processes, ensuring accurate reporting and reconciliations across a complex global structure. You’ll drive automation and process improvements, influence stakeholders, and support major projects within a large business.

If you enjoy the technical side of accounting and want to make an impact in a dynamic, growing business, this role is for you.

For more information, please contact Ally Deas at Rutherford Cross: [e-mail]

Our 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.