Head of Finance (Deputy Finance Director) | Edinburgh
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The Opportunity
This purpose-driven organisation is embarking on an exciting period of transformation and evolution. To support this journey, it seeks to appoint a Head of Finance who will play a pivotal role in shaping the financial strategy and driving continued growth and sustainability. This is a rare opportunity to join a forward-thinking leadership team at a defining stage in the organisation's development.
About The Role
As Head of Finance, you will act as the Finance Director's key deputy and be the clear number two within the function. Partnering closely with the Finance Director, you will help to deliver a modern, agile finance function that supports informed decision-making and organisational performance.
The role will take a phased approach with stage one taking ownership of financial reporting, financial control and governance, before phase two embarks on providing commercial & strategic support.
This role would particularly suit an ambitious finance professional with the appetite and potential to progress into a Finance Director position within the next five years. You will be joining a leadership team that values development, empowerment, and creating clear pathways for future succession.
The key components of the role will include:
- Reporting to and deputising for the Finance Director
- People Leadership - hiring, training, development & mentorship
- Ownership of financial reporting, financial control, governance, risk, compliance & taxation
- Ownership of several high value process & continuous improvement projects
- Supporting with commercial activities including strategic planning, financial planning, budgeting & forecasting
Why Join
- Purposed-driven organisation
- Values focused leadership team
- £80, base salary
- Excellent benefits package including generous pension & annual leave
- Hybrid & flexible working - 3 days a week onsite
What You'll Bring
We are keen to engage with qualified Accountants that can demonstrate excellent financial management experience within a medium-large scale business. The ideal candidate profile would be:
- 5 years + post qualified
- Managed teams of 3+, including qualified Accountants
- Strong financial reporting & control experience
- Commercial finance exposure would be advantageous but not essential
- Exceptional communication & stakeholder management skills
Next Steps
Please don't hesitate to contact John Gilbertson for a private & confidential discussion regarding this excellent permanent Head of Finance role.
- Location:
- Edinburgh
- Job Type:
- FullTime
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