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.

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.

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

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.

• 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
• Senior finance leadership experience
• Social housing, charity or voluntary sector background
• Treasury management expertise
• Knowledge of pensions, loan portfolios and covenant compliance
• Experience delivering efficiency improvements and value for money initiatives

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.