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 positionKey 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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