Cooper Parry Finance Recruitment are recruiting, on an exclusive basis, for a Head of Finance role to take ownership of the operational delivery of financial services and support in strategic leadership in a prominent Scottish organisation, based in Perth. You will join a mission-led organisation and play a key role in the local leadership team, with responsibility across the finance and payroll functions, a team of 13 people.
As an experienced finance professional, you will have a proven track record of overseeing operational finance functions, hands-on technical accounting knowledge in addition to demonstrating the credibility and gravitas to influence real change.
The Opportunity
This is a pivotal role within the organisation and one which will drive change to achieve organisational outcomes. Within this role you will;
* Provide effective operational management and support strategic leadership and delivery of the organisations financial agenda
* Develop, embed and lead the organisation's Finance function and team (team of 13)
* Be accountable for - and hands-on, where required, for annual budgets, management accounts, forecasts, cashflow forecasts and financial returns
* Lead the annual statutory accounts process including liaising with external auditors
* Encourage and promote income generation across the organisation
* Ensure robust financial controls and processes are in place to mitigate financial risk and ensure financial sustainability
* Lead, develop and sustain a positive working culture, collaborative working and ensure excellent customer service from the Finance team
The Candidate
We are seeking an individual with:
* A recognised professional accounting qualification (CA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)
* Proven experience leading a finance function in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment
* Strong knowledge of financial legislation
* Experience managing audits, reporting cycles and internal financial controls
* Excellent leadership and people management skills and experience building high performance teams
* Strategic mindset coupled with strong operational awareness and delivery
* The ability to communicate financial information to financial and non-financial audiences
Benefits and Conditions
* 8.45 - 4.45pm Monday to Friday (35 hours)
* Hybrid working (60% of time on site)
* Salary £67k - £74k depending on experience, reviewed annually
* 45 days holiday per annum
* Highly competitive pension scheme (15% employer contribution)
* Enhanced parental/sick leave policies
* Work/life balance policies
Next steps
This role offers the opportunity to lead a finance function at a senior level influencing strategy and enabling long-term success through financial stewardship and effective leadership. If you are an experienced finance leader looking for your next challenge in a mission-driven environment, please apply or reach out to Emma Clitherow or Lynsey Campbell at Cooper Parry Finance Recruitment for further information.