Treasury Accountant, Glasgow

Weir Group is a FTSE 100 global engineering business headquartered in Glasgow. The company’s global footprint spans more than 70 countries and employs more than 14,000 people. With a successful industrial history, the company has in recent year’s undergone significant growth both operationally and in terms of its geographical footprint. Weir Group is organised into three sector focused divisions in high growth markets: Minerals, Oil & Gas and Power & Industrial.

Despite the current state of the market regarding oil and gas Weir Group continues to be a strong company within this sector out performing its competitors. In 2014, Weir Group reported strong constant currency growth in 2014 and saw a 14% increase in aftermarket orders and revenues. Aftermarket 67% of orders, up from 64% last year. These are highly impressive results, especially during an extended period of general economic uncertainty and at a time when the Scotland has seen a marked reduction in the number of listed companies. Certainly, Weir Group represents a true global success story headquartered in Scotland.

Weir Group has a firm foothold in Scotland and has invested in new Glasgow city centre headquarters comprising some 75 professionals including the Board of Directors, Group Heads of Tax, Treasury, Internal Audit, Company Secretary/legal team and the Group Finance team.

The Opportunity

A key position has recently become available within the Group Finance team for an ambitious individual to join the business. The role will initially be a split role between Treasury Finance and Group Finance incorporating a number of characteristics including treasury, management and statutory reporting, involvement in key finance and treasury projects, as well as working with functional heads to analyse and investigate data. This will provide the opportunity to acquire an understanding of the broader finance processes whilst developing the necessary technical skills in treasury prior to transitioning full time into the Treasury Finance team. Reporting to the Group Treasury Controller, this is a broad role where it will be essential to communicate across business units globally and therefore requires an individual of the highest calibre.

The candidate

The position incorporates a blend of treasury accounting, management reporting and analysis as well as financial reporting and project management which requires a confident individual with strong technical skills and interpersonal ability. It is essential that the individual is CA/ACA qualified, however, applicants will be considered either making their first move from the profession or already operating in a similar capacity within industry. In addition it is essential that candidate’s display all there required personal characteristics, especially in demonstrating confidence, self-motivation and an ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels across the business.

What to Do Next

To apply, to see the full Position Profile or for a confidential discussion, please contact our retained advisor Grant Atkinson at Rutherford Cross. Please note that any direct or third party applications will be passed to Rutherford Cross for review and assessment.