Lead Finance Analyst

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Qualified Lead Finance Analyst to join a market‑leading organisation based on the outskirts of Glasgow. This is a key position within the finance function, playing a critical role in establishing and maintaining a strong, effective first line of defence control framework. Key duties of the role include: Own the design, documentation and ongoing maintenance of a comprehensive inventory of finance controls Establish and oversee processes to assess and confirm both design and operational effectiveness of controls Develop and embed a robust global financial control framework, with focus on key areas such as profit and balance sheet reconciliations Partner with business unit finance teams to ensure a consistent and effective control environment across all entities, including international operations Lead periodic control and risk assessments, including tracking and remediation of identified control gaps Collaborate with Internal and External Audit to support testing, address control deficiencies and ensure timely resolution Oversee month‑end financial control activities to ensure accurate, complete and timely financial reporting Provide insight and reporting to senior finance leadership on control effectiveness, key risks, compliance matters and improvement opportunities Experience required: ICAS / ACCA / CIMA Qualified Accountant with a strong technical grounding and a proven ability to apply accounting standards in a commercial, real‑world environment Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly present complex financial information to both finance and non‑finance stakeholders Comfortable working to challenging month‑end deadlines, consistently delivering accurate and high‑quality outputs in a fast‑paced, time‑pressured environment Strong problem‑solving mindset, with the ability to identify root causes, assess risks and implement practical, effective solutions to improve processes and controls On offer: Market leading salary Performance related bonus Flexible benefits Hybrid working #J-18808-Ljbffr