Finance Manager in Scotland

What is a finance manager?

A finance manager plans, budgets, allocates and advises on company finances. They sit at the head of the finance and accounting team and act as financial counsel to executive management, providing the insights needed to make better business decisions.

Finance manager job description and responsibilities

A finance manager is integral to the smooth and efficient running of a finance team. As a general rule, their job description will typically include the following duties:

Overseeing management accountants, financial analysts and financial accountants

Reporting on budgets, expenses, accounts payable and accounts receivable

Business plan development based on finance reporting

Budget management and monitoring

The collection and interpretation of financial data

Advising senior stakeholders on financial issues

Anticipating future trends in finance

Analysing current market trends

Analysing competitor activity

Finance manager qualifications, skills and experience

Basic requirements for a role as finance manager should begin with a specialist qualification, such as CIMA, ACA or ACCA. It’s beneficial to be Qualified by Experience and to have worked within the finance sector for several years. This should be accompanied by a degree in one of the following academic areas:

Accounting and Finance

Mathematics

Management

Business Studies

Economics

Leadership positions typically require a very specific set of soft skills, and this role is no different. In order to become successful, professionals should ideally have the following skills:

Excellent time management

A sharp, analytical mind

Business acumen

Commercial awareness

An eye for detail

Good interpersonal skills

Proficiency in negotiation

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Accounting Functions

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Salary for Finance Manager in Scotland

58315 - 71940

25th Percentile

58315

Little or no prior experience in the position; still developing relevant skills.

Demand: Low

50th Percentile

67580

Some prior experience in the position; has several relevant skills.

Demand: Moderate

75th Percentile

71940

Extensive prior experience in the position; has mastered relevant skills.

Demand: High

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