Finance Director

Finance Director

Glasgow | Interim with a view to permanent

I am partnering with a large financial services group to appoint an experienced Finance Director following a period of significant growth.

The position will initially start on an interim basis, with the clear intention for the successful individual to transition into the permanent Finance Director role.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance leader to join the business, make an immediate impact and become a key part of its longer term leadership team.

The Finance Director will play a critical role in safeguarding the firm's financial integrity, strengthening financial controls, ensuring regulatory compliance and driving strategic financial planning.

You will work closely with the senior leadership team to enhance financial performance, manage risk and support sustainable growth within a highly regulated environment. The role also carries responsibility for ensuring client money is securely accounted for and transferred accurately and on time.

International travel will form part of the position.

Benefits

Generous annual bonus based on company and individual performance

Flexible working arrangements

International travel opportunities

Opportunity to build and develop your own finance team

Shareholding opportunity

Direct involvement in the company's ongoing growth and strategy

Opportunity to transition into a long term permanent Finance Director position

Key Responsibilities

Lead, develop and scale a high performing UK finance team, embedding strong controls and accountability

Oversee month end, year end and statutory reporting, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery

Prepare and present Board and lender reporting packs including KPIs, forecasts and covenant analysis

Lead budgeting, forecasting and long term financial planning

Ensure full FCA compliance including client money governance, regulatory capital monitoring and reporting

Maintain robust internal controls, reconciliations and audit trails across trust and operating accounts

Manage cash flow, working capital and revenue recognition to optimise financial performance

Act as the primary contact for auditors, regulators and lenders

Lead finance workstreams across acquisitions, integrations, ERP implementations and strategic initiatives

Drive continuous improvement and automation across billing, reporting and financial processesExperience

Qualified accountant, ICAS, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent

Significant senior finance leadership experience within financial services

Experience within a debt collection agency and/or publicly listed company would be highly desirable

Proven track record in regulatory reporting and financial governance

Strong understanding of client money controls and trust account management

Demonstrable experience managing external auditors and regulatory relationships

Commercially minded with the ability to operate strategically while remaining hands on when required

Available to initially join the business on an interim basis, ideally with an interest in progressing into the permanent Finance Director positionIf you are an experienced senior finance professional looking for an opportunity where you can make an immediate impact and potentially build a long term future with the business, I would be keen to hear from you.

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