Finance Manager – W.H. Scott Group

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Finance Manager - W.H. Scott Group


Location: London or Dublin (with some travel across UK & Ireland)

Reporting To: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Experience Required: Qualified Accountant, ideally 3+ years' experience in financial accounting, commercial finance or FP&A roles, wiling to grow and develop with the

company


About W.H. Scott Group:


W.H. Scott Group is a market leader in inspection and lifting solutions, delivering high-quality products and services across the UK and Ireland. With a focus on safety, efficiency, and technical excellence, we support a wide range of industries with critical equipment and compliance services. As the business continues to grow, we are seeking a commercially astute qualified accountant to optimise capabilities of the finance function to include reporting, budgeting, forecasting and scenario analysis, among wider business related projects.


Role Overview:


This newly created role will report directly to the CFO. The Finance Manager is a versatile finance professional who plays a dual role primarily across financial planning & analysis (FP&A) and financial control. This role leads budgeting and forecasting processes, delivers management reporting, and supports strategic decision-making. In addition, the Finance Manager is responsible for supporting post-merger integration of newly acquired subsidiaries, ensuring accurate account reconciliations, and overseeing critical journal entries across the UK group. This role is key to creating a high-integrity, insight-driven finance function across the WH Scott Group. Role will be based in either Wicklow (Rathnew), or Dublin (Tallaght) offices, with travel to Ireland and the UK.


Key Responsibilities:


Lead group budgeting and forecasting processes, including consolidation of entity-level inputs

Deliver monthly financial and management reporting with analysis and commentary

Build financial models for strategic initiatives, investment cases, and scenario planning

Develop monthly management packs with clear variance analysis

Oversee post-merger integration of finance processes, systems, and reporting for acquired entities

Partner with Commercial and Operational teams to improve margin and cost insights, delivering dashboards highlighting sales, margin, cost, and operational KPIs

Prepare and review key journal entries, including accruals, prepayments, and intercompany adjustments

Support the Group Financial Controller in financial close processes and audit preparation

Develop short and long-term cash flow forecasts in partnership with Treasury/Tax

Support the optimization of financial reporting tools (e.g., Datarails, Excel models, JET reporting)

Collaborate with Systems & IT for automation and data consistency


What We're Looking For:


Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or strong FP&A background

3+ years' experience in commercial finance, FP&A, or Audit roles

Strong modelling and Excel skills (Power BI, Datarails, Excel or Jet Reports a plus)

Experience in multi-entity or group-level forecasting/reporting

High attention to detail and analytical ability

Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with senior stakeholders

Annual salary from 80 k + bonus, based on experience