Job type
PermanentLocation
Glasgow & StrathclydeWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Part Qualified AccountantIndustry
Supply Chain & LogisticsPay
£40,000 - £45,000 per annum
Finance Manager job in North Lanarkshire
Your new company
Based in North Lanarkshire, our client is seeking a Finance Manager to join their team on a permanent basis. This role offers a 35-hour working week with core hours of 09:30 – 15:30, alongside a high degree of flexibility. Where workload permits, an earlier finish of 15:30 can be accommodated, allowing for an excellent work-life balance. The position is fully office-based in North Lanarkshire, with the location easily accessible via local public transport. On-site parking is also available for those who drive
Your new role
This is a hands-on yet strategic position suited to a qualified-by-experience Finance Manager who can go beyond transactional duties and actively contribute to business performance.
You will take responsibility for the day-to-day finance function while also identifying opportunities to enhance processes, improve reporting, and bring more accounting capability in-house (currently supported by external accountants).
As part of the management team, you will be expected to challenge existing practices, provide insight, and influence decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee day-to-day finance operations, including payables and cashflow management
- Ensure timely supplier payments and effective financial controls
- Support the transition of additional accounting responsibilities in-house
- Work closely with external accountants (currently managing payroll and year-end)
- Produce and develop meaningful management reporting and insights
- Review existing processes and implement improvements to drive efficiency
- Provide financial input at a senior level, supporting business growth and decision-making
What you'll need to succeed
This role is ideally suited to an experienced Finance Manager qualified by experience (QBE) or equivalent practical expertise. Ideally, you will have a strong understanding of SME finance environments.
Key skills would also include;
- Confident working independently and taking full ownership of the function
- Proactive mindset with the ability to challenge, improve and transform processes
- Comfortable operating in a hands-on role within a close-knit, collaborative team
- Experience in logistics/transport is advantageous but not essential
What you'll get in return
- The opportunity for a shorter working day culture while still receiving full-time pay (35-hour week)
- A genuinely supportive, down-to-earth working environment
- The opportunity to join a stable, growing business with a strong reputation
- A seat at the management table, with real influence over business decisions
- Autonomy to shape, improve and modernise the finance function
- Exposure to a high-quality, compliance-driven operation with strong industry standards
- Long-term progression potential as the business continues to grow
What you need to do now
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