Finance Manager

Eden Scott are delighted to be representing a leading social housing organisation in Glasgow to appoint a permanent Finance Manager. Based in Glasgow with a hybrid working pattern, the role sits at the heart of the organisation and is instrumental in their continued success.

One of Glasgow’s largest community-focused housing providers, the organisation brings together affordable housing solutions, factoring, and community facilities to create lasting difference in the local community. They are a respected social housing organisation that combines commercial discipline with a genuine commitment to improving lives and communities across Glasgow.

The Role

This is a senior leadership opportunity for a qualified accountant who wants to lead an established finance function and play a key role in the future direction of the organisation. Reporting to the Director of Finance, ICT & Resources, you'll manage a team of five and take responsibility for:

· Financial planning and budgeting

· Management accounts and reporting

· Cashflow and treasury management

· Financial controls and compliance

· Supporting strategic decision-making

· Leading and developing the finance team

· Overseeing the organisation's factoring service

This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll work closely with senior colleagues, managers and governing boards, helping turn financial information into informed business decisions.

Why Join?

This role offers the chance to:

· Lead a well-established finance team

· Influence strategic decisions across the organisation

· Work within a respected community-focused employer

· Enjoy genuine work-life balance and hybrid working

· Develop your leadership career in a values-led organisation

The Ideal Candidate

You'll be a qualified accountant (ICAS, ACCA, CIPFA, CIMA or equivalent) with strong leadership experience and the confidence to operate as a trusted finance partner across the organisation.

Essential Experience:

· Professional accountancy qualification

· Significant experience in financial planning, control and risk management

· Management experience, including leading and developing teams

· Strong financial and statutory accounting skills

· Excellent communication skills, including explaining financial information to non-finance audiences

· Advanced Excel and finance systems knowledge

· Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines

· Alignment with values and commitment to continuous improvement

Desirable Experience:

· Senior finance leadership experience

· Social housing, charity or voluntary sector background

· Treasury management expertise

· Board reporting experience

· Knowledge of pensions, loan portfolios and covenant compliance

· Experience delivering efficiency improvements and value for money initiatives

Summary

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced, qualified accountant looking for a broad and influential Finance Manager role within a successful, community-focused organisation.

You'll lead an established team, contribute strategically, enjoy strong benefits and flexible working, and make a genuine difference to communities across Glasgow.