Financial Manager

·      
Role:
Financial Manager

·      
Reporting to:
Fractional Chief Financial Officer

·      
Location:
East Kilbride (on-site)

·      
Salary:
Competitive, based on experience and capability

·      
Contract:
Full-time, Permanent (40 hours/week)

·      
Work authorisation:
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK

About Munro Vehicles

Munro Vehicles, based in East Kilbride, designs and manufactures fully electric commercial 4x4 vehicles. Our mission is to help carbon-intensive industries transition to net zero.

Following a successful funding round, we are scaling up to meet demand for our first production vehicles.

Join a collaborative team in a fast-growing company at the forefront of EV innovation. We offer a pleasant working environment built on strong team culture and a shared commitment to sustainability.

Overview of Role

We are seeking a highly motivated individual with strong interpersonal skills who thrives in a collaborative, small-team environment. This hands-on position is responsible for managing and optimising Munro Vehicles' financial operations to support robust performance and sustainable growth. The role encompasses the preparation and coordination of accounting activities, financial reporting, and cost analysis, while working closely with local management to enhance financial awareness, improve profitability, and drive productivity. Based full-time at our East Kilbride facility, this is an opportunity to shape the financial strategy of a pioneering electric vehicle manufacturer as a key member of the site's management team.

·      You will have a strong understanding of financial planning, budgeting, and reporting, combined with a commitment to compliance and best-practice governance.

·      Detail-oriented and commercially focused, you will take responsibility for managing day-to-day financial activities, from cash flow and forecasting through to cost control and strategic analysis. In a rapidly growing company, you will play a key role in developing and implementing processes that drive efficiency, profitability, and scalability.

·      You will collaborate closely with leadership and operational teams to provide financial insight that supports decision-making and long-term planning. Your ability to analyse data, identify trends, and recommend actionable strategies will be critical to our success.

·      Strong technical skills, a structured approach to problem-solving, and clear communication are essential. You will contribute to a positive, growth-focused culture and help shape Munro's reputation for operational excellence. Occasional travel to supplier or partner sites may be required to support commercial negotiations or financial reviews.

Role Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Compliance qualification

·      Maintain the company's accounting records and ensure statutory compliance

·      Prepare the monthly results pack and variance analysis

·      File yearly financial statements

·      Liaise with local tax advisors on fiscal matters

Strategic Planning & Analysis

·      Prepare annual business plan

·      Perform capex investment analysis

·      Develop cash flow and working capital forecasts

·      Manage capital-raising efforts across equity, debt, and grant funding streams to support growth

Systems & Process Improvement

·      Implement financial procedures and internal controls

·      Support in the identification in MRP/ERP system to support growth

·      Establish cost accounting routines and analysis

Stakeholder Engagement

·      Manage the relationship with the third-party accountancy provider as the business and the in-house Finance functions grow

·      Lead the development of in-house accounting functions as scale permits

·      Collaborate across departments to enhance financial awareness

·      Maintaining month-end results

Essential Qualifications

·      UK Accounting qualification (e.g., CA, CIMA, ACCA)

· years' experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally in a start-up

·      Strong interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration skills

·      Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment

·      Ability to develop rigour and structure whilst working without it as the business rapidly grow

·      Willingness work in the detail at the same time as developing the big picture

·      Skilled in MS Office and use of MRP/ERP systems

·      Comfortable working in detail while maintaining strategic oversight

Desirable Qualifications

·      Experience in the automotive or EV sector

·      Previous experience working within a start-up environment

·      Prior involvement in MRP/ERP rollouts or financial system upgrades

·      Proficiency in developing dashboards and tools to deliver actionable financial insights

How to Apply

• Send your CV to
  - with the subject line "Financial Manager Application".