Finance Manager 
Glasgow 
Full-time, Permanent 
Salary: Competitive + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits

 

Due to a period of sustained growth and a strong future pipeline, Freedom is seeking to recruit a Finance Manager into our Networks team in Scotland.   

Networks is a division of the Freedom business within the NG Bailey Group. Freedom has a turnover of c£260m, is profitable and has positive cashflows. Freedom is based in the electricity sector and the Networks team deliver installation and maintenance services on the distribution network. The current budgeted turnover for Networks is c. £160m and is focused on growth over the coming years with excellent opportunities being available as the Distribution Network Operators are heading into a new regulatory cycle in the coming years.  

There is a key vacancy within the divisional finance team of our Freedom Networks business within the Scotland region; it is a high profile role within this divisional team and the wider business, with exposure to the Networks and the wider Freedom senior leadership teams. This is a diverse and challenging role for the right candidate with real opportunity for them to put their own mark on the role and drive financial discipline within the operational business units aligning to the Group’s financial vision.  

The successful candidate will play a key role within the Networks Scotland senior management team, driving the effective financial performance of the business to deliver against it’s business targets through the provision of analysis and insights of both standard and ad-hoc management information, as well as supporting the team with new bids for work.   

The role will report into the Head of Finance for Freedom and will have regular contact with the Finance Director, Managing Director and Operations Directors and the wider finance, commercial and operational teams.  

 

Some of the key deliverables in this role will include:

• Provide high-quality financial and non-financial insights to support senior decision-making 
• Ensure compliance with financial processes, controls, and governance 
• Support investment appraisal and track benefits to profitability 
• Deliver ad-hoc financial analysis to improve business performance 
• Manage P&L reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis 
• Challenge forecasts and monitor margin improvement plans 
• Produce financial reports for senior leadership and Group 
• Oversee working capital reporting, including debtor plans and cashflow optimisation
• Drive process improvements through ERP and operational efficiencies
• Partner with divisional finance to improve reporting, governance, cash collection, and financial discipline 

 

What We’re Looking For: 

Essential:

• Strong analytical and forward-thinking approach to problem solving and decision-making 
• Ability to influence, collaborate, and understand stakeholder perspectives 
• Results-driven with clear ownership, accountability, and delivery focus 
• Proactive mindset with initiative to improve processes and add value 
• High attention to detail with strong data manipulation, Excel, and reporting skills 
• Experience supporting non-financial stakeholders with financial insight 
• Able to work under pressure with a positive, solutions-focused attitude
• Professional qualification (CIMA, ACCA, or ACA) 

 

Desirable:

• Flexible and adaptable thinking; open to different perspectives
• Strong personal impact and ability to represent the business effectively
• Commitment to company values and reputation
• Experience in contract accounting
• Track record of improving or implementing reporting/MI processes
• Degree qualification (2:2 or above) 

 

Benefits: 

• Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
• 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
• Private Medical Insurance
• Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible benefits including Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes
• Personal development programme 

Next Steps: 

As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.  

We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. 

About Us 
 

Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.

Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies

Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be

 

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