Robert Half is working with a leading services management provider to recruit a Finance Manager on a permanent basis. Based in Glasgow, this role is suited to a commercially minded accountant with experience of finance business partnering, producing monthly management accounts, statutory accounting and leading operational finance staff. You will face off to stakeholders in and outside of the finance team, resulting in an incredibly varied and diverse role.
Role Overview:
1. Play a key role in driving financial control and governance to ensure accurate, timely, and consistent reporting.
2. Implement and maintain appropriate Financial Control, managing monthly processes such as Profit & Loss reporting and balance sheet reconciliations.
3. Participate in monthly project business reviews and oversee agreed Finance actions.
4. Generate finance reports aligned with contractual requirements, fostering effective relationships with the Operations team.
5. Establish and cultivate relationships with teams and key project leaders.
6. Effectively manage the on-site project support team.
7. Responsively engage with both internal and external customers through effective communication and personal accessibility.
8. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of contractual procedures and processes, operating them to the required standard.
9. Review, validate, and challenge operations teams to manage costs in accordance with contractual obligations.
10. Conduct monthly payroll reviews, ensuring correct cost allocations to the account
11. P&L and processing any necessary recharges.
12. Take ownership of contract debt management through regular debt reports.
13. Prepare monthly/rolling forecasts and collaborate with the Operations team.
14. Actively contribute to a continual drive to improve cost base and corporate profitability.
Experience Requirements:
15. Possess a professionally recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ICAS, ACCA, CIMA).
16. Highly computer literate, with proficiency in ERP systems and Excel.
Experience in a commercially challenging environment.
17. Previous experience in a service industry role using ERP finance systems.
18. Proven commercial acumen and ability to contribute to decision-making.
19. Strong communication skills.
20. Self-motivated and ambitious.
21. Results/task-oriented, with attention to detail and accuracy.
22. Commitment to continuous improvement.
Salary on offer is within a range of £50,000 - £55,000 per annum plus benefits including bonus
Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training.