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Finance Manager
Finance Manager (Finance) – Networks Team
Location: Glasgow
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
About the Role
Due to sustained growth and strong future opportunities, Freedom – part of NG Bailey Group – is seeking a Finance Manager to join their Networks team in Scotland, specialising in finance for a distribution network services division (c. £160m budgeted turnover).
This critical role offers cross-functional exposure to senior management teams, drives financial discipline, and aligns performance with the Group’s vision. The Finance Manager will play a pivotal lead role, ensuring robust financial governance across operational units and proactively contributing to strategic decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Leadership & Analysis
- Provide high-quality financial and non-financial insights to support senior leadership in decision-making.
- Maintain financial compliance, processes, and governance standards.
- Support investment appraisals, track profitability benchmarks, and evaluate business-critical opportunities.
Performance Management
- Deliver ad-hoc financial analyses to optimise business performance, including margin improvement.
- Manage Profit & Loss (P&L) reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis.
- Lead cash flow optimisation, debtor planning, and working capital management.
Process Excellence & Collaboration
- Enhance ERP/operational efficiencies and drive process improvements.
- Partner with divisional finance teams to improve reporting, governance, and cash collection.
- Oversee and refine financial reporting for senior leadership and wider Group stakeholders.
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Team & Stakeholder Engagement
Report directly to the Head of Finance (Freedom) with regular collaboration with:
- Finance Director, MD & Operations Directors
- Commercial and operational teams
Requirements
Essential
- Strong analytical mind with a forward-thinking approach to decision-making and problem-solving.
- Ability to influence teams and translate financial insights for non-financial stakeholders.
- Results-driven mentality: clear ownership, accountability, and a delivery focus.
- Proactive mindset with initiative to improve processes/operations.
- Advanced financial/Excel skills, with deep experience in data manipulation and reporting.
- Professional qualification: qualified in CIMA, ACCA, or ACA.
Desirable
- Experience in contract accounting.
- Track record of implementing/enhancing reporting or MI (Management Information) systems.
- University degree (2:2 or above) and flexible, adaptable thinking.
- Commitment to upholding business values/reputation.
Benefits
- Pension plan with up to 8% employer contribution (2x self-deposit).
- 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
- Car allowance or salary-sacrifice scheme (Hybrids/EVs preferred).
- Personal Wellbeing & Volunteer Days, plus:
- Free 24/7 Private Medical Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Flexible benefits (Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Travel Insurance, Tax-Free Bike Scheme).
- Personal Development Programme with growth planning.
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Next Steps
Freedom commits to an inclusive recruitment process, with advance notice of stages. Accommodations are available if required to support access—please inform the team.
Our role is to help you grow: NG Bailey values Continuous Development. Fast-track training, structured career progression, and regular reviews ensure long-term success for every colleague.
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About Us
Part of NG Bailey Group ([Founded 1921](https://www ngbailey.com/)), a £500m engineering services leader with 3,000 employees, Freedom Networks operates in Scotland within the electricity sector—managing installations, maintenance, and innovative solutions (e.g., smart infrastructure, regulatory optimisation)."
You’d be contributing to Scotland’s energy transition, delivering financial rigor in a priority sector, while shaping a future-focused team. Now open for exceptional candidates—driven by impact, with a democratic,dialogue-first workplace approach.
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