Finance Manager

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
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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