Finance Manager - Glasgow
Posted 7 days ago by Blue Arrow
£370 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
Glasgow
Summary: The Finance Manager role in Glasgow is a hybrid position focused on overseeing financial control activities within an operational onshore wind portfolio for a 6-month contract. The successful candidate will ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance while managing a team of accountants and finance analysts. This position requires a fully qualified accountant with strong leadership skills and a solid understanding of financial systems. The role offers flexibility with approximately 50% office attendance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the month-end process, including review and approval of key journals
- Manage and oversee balance sheet reconciliations in line with Group policies
- Take ownership of year-end and half-year processes, including statutory accounts preparation and audit
- Lead annual statutory audits, working closely with external auditors
- Manage, mentor, and develop accountants and finance analysts
- Oversee the transition of completed development projects into the operational portfolio
- Drive continuous improvement in financial processes and reporting
Key Skills:
- Fully qualified accountant with relevant experience in industry or practice
- Strong knowledge of IFRS and FRS101 accounting standards
- Proven leadership experience with the ability to develop teams
- Experience producing financial statements and working with auditors
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage competing deadlines and stakeholder expectations
- Solid understanding of financial systems and accounting procedures
- Excellent communication skills and a professional, flexible approach
Salary (Rate): £370/day
City: Glasgow
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Other
Finance Manager - Glasgow (Hybrid)
Pay Rate: £330 - £370 per day (PAYE only)
We are currently recruiting for a Finance Manager to join a high-performing team within the renewables sector on a 6-month contract, based in Glasgow. This is a hybrid role with approximately 50% office attendance, offering flexibility (e.g. 2 days one week, 3 the next). This position requires an experienced Finance Manager who can hit the ground running and take ownership of financial control activities within an operational onshore wind portfolio.
Key Details:
- Location: Glasgow, G2 (Hybrid - 50% office based)
- Duration: 6 months
- Start: 01/06/2026
- Hours: 37 hours per week
- Security Clearance: BPSS required
- Travel: Not required
- Interview Process: Teams interview with hiring manager
The Role:
You will oversee financial control of a wholly owned operational onshore wind portfolio within a Centre of Excellence. You will be responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, smooth month-end close processes, and compliance with statutory requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the month-end process, including review and approval of key journals
- Manage and oversee balance sheet reconciliations in line with Group policies
- Take ownership of year-end and half-year processes, including statutory accounts preparation and audit
- Lead annual statutory audits, working closely with external auditors
- Manage, mentor, and develop accountants and finance analysts
- Oversee the transition of completed development projects into the operational portfolio
- Drive continuous improvement in financial processes and reporting
Requirements:
- Fully qualified accountant with relevant experience in industry or practice
- Strong knowledge of IFRS and FRS101 accounting standards
- Proven leadership experience with the ability to develop teams
- Experience producing financial statements and working with auditors
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage competing deadlines and stakeholder expectations
- Solid understanding of financial systems and accounting procedures
- Excellent communication skills and a professional, flexible approach
Interested? Apply now to be considered.
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