Financial Director

Hutcheon Mearns; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Director to lead their accounting and administrative functions. This full-time role involves close collaboration with the Board and stakeholders to support strategic decision-making and ensure the efficiency of financial processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance, particularly within SMEs, and possess excellent leadership skills. With a commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, this is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to make a significant impact in a thriving business environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant or equivalent experience required.
• Experience in a senior finance role, ideally within an SME.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting functions including purchase and sales ledger.
• Prepare management accounts and variance analysis.
• Oversee budgeting and forecasting processes.

Skills

People leadership

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Self-motivation

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified Accountant

Experience in senior finance position

SME experience

Job description

Our client is a large, successful family owned business with a rich heritage and a reputation in their field which is second to none. With a focus on delivering exceptional customer service, ensuring environmental sustainability and creating a friendly, diverse and inclusive working culture, this business is an employer of choice. Boasting steady growth and a positive outlook, this is an exciting opportunity for a Finance Director to join their team.

The Opportunity

The purpose of the job is to ensure that the administrative and accounting functions directly support the Company’s efficient, cost effective and client focused service. Working closely with the Board, the owners and other stakeholders across the business, the Finance Director will support commercial and strategic decision making. They will maintain and develop excellent relationships with customers, Banks, Auditors, Tax Advisors and all internal stakeholders. They will have responsibility for implementing and reviewing all finance processes to ensure the optimum operation of the business, without interruption.

• Manage a team of staff covering purchase ledger, sales ledger and all other accounting functions
• Ensure financial implications of business decisions are considered
• Preparation of management accounts and variance analysis
• Ensure maintenance and accuracy of accounting systems
• Analysis of product profitability and delivery of weekly P&L reports
• Weekly long term cash flow report (3 month forecast)
• Oversee payment proposals prior to bank processing to ensure invoices correctly approved & coded
• Quarterly VAT and credit reports, other external reporting as required
• Management of budgeting and forecasting process
• Manage the external audit and preparation of statutory accounts
• Management of payroll processing and reporting
• Active involvement in business wide reporting, process and system improvement initiatives

Background and Experience

• Qualified Accountant, or Qualified by Experience
• Experience in a senior finance position, ideally in an SME
• SME experience desirable
• People leadership
• Self-motivated
• Team player
• High level of commercial acumen
• Ability to liaise with stakeholders across the business
• High level of integrity

This is a full time role, 100% office based.

Next Steps

If you are interested in taking the next step in your career or feel a change of environment or sector is your next path, this could be the ideal job opportunity for you! To apply please send a full CV. For a confidential discussion or more information, please reach out to Jane Grant at Hutcheon Mearns on [e-mail]. Only candidates eligible to work in the UK will be considered for this role as no sponsorship is available.