Strategic Finance Manager & Growth Partner

Rutherford Cross; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rutherford Cross is partnering with a well-established business in South Lanarkshire to recruit a newly created Finance Manager. You will run the finance function, produce monthly management accounts, and work closely with senior leadership to influence commercial decision making.

The role offers exposure to strategic planning, budgeting, cashflow management and continuous improvement across controls and reporting.

Qualifications

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant (CA, ACCA, ACA or CIMA).
• Hands-on experience in an SME finance environment.
• Strong management accounting and financial analysis skills.
• Commercially minded with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, evolving business.
• Proactive and driven to add value beyond the numbers.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly management accounts and board reporting packs.
• Budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management.
• Analysis of business performance, margins and profitability.
• Business partnering with operational and commercial stakeholders.
• Ownership of balance sheet reconciliations and month-end processes.
• Stock, inventory and WIP reporting.
• Supporting year-end accounts and liaising with external advisors.
• Identifying opportunities to improve financial controls and processes.
• Assisting with strategic projects and business growth initiatives.

Skills

Management accounting

Financial analysis

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder influence

Education

CA/ACCA/ACA/CIMA

Job description

Rutherford Cross is partnering with a well-established business in South Lanarkshire to recruit a newly created Finance Manager. You will run the finance function, produce monthly management accounts, and work closely with senior leadership to influence commercial decision making.

The role offers exposure to strategic planning, budgeting, cashflow management and continuous improvement across controls and reporting.