Finance Manager – Contract
Glasgow (Hybrid | typically 50% office-based, flexible across the fortnight)
£500/day (Inside IR35 via PAYE Umbrella) | 6 months | Start ASAP | 37 hours/week
The opportunity
Are you a hands-on Finance Manager who thrives in fast-paced, high-accountability environments? This is a key contract role supporting a renewable energy operations portfolio, where strong controls, clean month-end delivery, and confident stakeholder management are essential.
You’ll join a finance function that plays a pivotal role in shaping consistent, high-quality reporting and governance across a growing renewables footprint. If you enjoy combining technical accounting with coaching others and improving how things work, this role will suit you.
What you’ll be doing
You’ll take ownership of financial control activities for an operational renewables portfolio, ensuring robust reporting and a smooth close cycle. Typical responsibilities include:
• Leading the month-end close for the general ledger, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Reviewing and approving key journals and ensuring appropriate controls are applied
• Owning balance sheet integrity, including oversight of key reconciliations
• Managing half-year and year-end processes, including preparation of statutory accounts
• Leading the statutory audit cycle, acting as the key finance contact for external auditors
• Supporting the handover of newly completed projects into operational reporting, ensuring the right controls and processes are embedded
• Line managing / mentoring a small team of accountants and analysts — developing capability and building confidence
What we’re looking for
To hit the ground running, you’ll bring a strong blend of technical knowledge, control mindset, and people leadership.
Essential:
• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
• Current working knowledge of IFRS and FRS 101
• Proven experience delivering high-quality financial statements and working effectively with auditors
• Strong analytical capability — able to investigate, understand and resolve complex accounting issues
• Confident prioritisation and time management, balancing multiple deadlines and stakeholders
Also valued:
• Experience operating in a controls-led environment with strong governance expectations
• Comfort improving processes and strengthening reporting rhythm in a portfolio setting
• A collaborative leadership style — calm under pressure, clear communicator, and proactive problem solver
Contract details
• Location: Glasgow (Hybrid – approx. 50% office based; flexibility to do 2 days one week / 3 the next)
• Start: ASAP
• Duration: 6 months
• Rate: £500/day Inside IR35 (PAYE Umbrella)
• Hours: 37 per week
Why this role?
This contract gives you genuine ownership of the close and statutory cycle within a high-profile renewables context. You’ll have the scope to steady the ship, raise quality, and leave improvements behind — while working with a collaborative finance team and a purpose-driven business area.
Interested?
Apply with your CV highlighting: month-end leadership, statutory accounts/audit ownership, IFRS/FRS101, and people management experience.
If shortlisted, a recruiter from the team will contact you within 24–48 hours for an initial discussion. The call will come from a Manchester number (either 0161 or +44 161).