Finance Leader for Growth & Strategy

Office Angels; Livingston; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial recruitment agency seeks a Head of Finance for a growing SME in Livingston. This role involves leading the finance team, managing budgets, and influencing strategic decisions. The ideal candidate is a fully qualified accountant with experience in SMEs and strong skills in financial analysis and reporting. Candidates should have advanced Excel knowledge and experience with financial software like Xero. This position offers a permanent, full-time opportunity in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with relevant qualifications.
• Experience in SMEs or owner-managed businesses.
• Strong understanding of VAT, WIP, and accrual accounting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the finance team.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and management accounts.
• Analyse financial metrics for strategic planning.

Skills

Financial analysis

Team leadership

SAP proficiency

Education

Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ICAS, ACA)

Tools

Xero

Data analysis tools

Advanced Excel

Job description

A financial recruitment agency seeks a Head of Finance for a growing SME in Livingston. This role involves leading the finance team, managing budgets, and influencing strategic decisions. The ideal candidate is a fully qualified accountant with experience in SMEs and strong skills in financial analysis and reporting. Candidates should have advanced Excel knowledge and experience with financial software like Xero. This position offers a permanent, full-time opportunity in a dynamic environment.