Head of Financial Control & Analysis - 12 Month Contract - Glasgow / Western central belt

Location: Glasgow (Hybrid, with occasional travel to Edinburgh)

Contract: 12-Month Daily Rate Contract (Inside IR35)

Rate: Up to £550 per day

W&A is delighted to be supporting a major infrastructure organisation in the recruitment of a Senior Manager – Financial Control & Analysis. This is an excellent opportunity to take on a leadership role within a high-profile finance team, providing critical financial oversight, analysis, and strategic input.

The Role:

As Senior Manager – Financial Control & Analysis, you will be a key member of the finance team, supporting business unit financial outturn to budgets, financial forecasts, and month-end reporting. You will also play a pivotal role in financial risk management, ensuring robust governance and providing insightful analysis to support business decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead financial control and analysis activities, ensuring accurate budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Oversee month-end and year-end financial processes, ensuring compliance with governance frameworks.
• Provide financial and non-financial analysis to senior stakeholders, supporting strategic decision-making.
• Identify, evaluate, and advise on alternative sources of business finance and funding solutions.
• Influence and engage senior leaders across the business, providing sound financial guidance.
• Drive financial risk management initiatives, ensuring emerging risks are well understood and managed.
• Lead and develop a finance team, ensuring high performance and professional growth.
• Manage financial operations through periods of significant change, ensuring stability and effectiveness.

About You:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, or equivalent) with post-qualification experience.
• Strong understanding of risk management and governance procedures.
• Demonstrable commercial experience with a track record of driving financial performance.
• Experience balancing complex stakeholder expectations in a dynamic environment.
• Broad expertise across multiple financial disciplines, including financial control and OPEX.
• Proven ability to lead and influence senior stakeholders, shaping wider business decisions.
• Strong leadership skills, with experience managing teams through change and transformation.