Head of Finance

Jenson Fisher Consulting Ltd; Dundee; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking international business based in Dundee is seeking a Head of Finance to oversee financial operations and reporting. The successful candidate will lead a small finance team, manage budgeting and forecasting, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Must hold a full accounting qualification and have strong commercial experience in an SME environment. This is an opportunity to significantly impact the business's strategic direction.

Qualifications

• Must possess a full accounting qualification.
• Strong commercial experience in an SME environment.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced business.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of the finance function.
• Produce accurate and timely monthly management accounts.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.
• Ensure compliance with statutory reporting, tax, and audit requirements.
• Provide strategic insight for business performance.

Skills

Financial management

Budgeting

Financial forecasting

Compliance reporting

Cash flow management

Education

Full accounting qualification (ACCA, CA, CIMA)

Job description

Overview

Jenson Fisher are delighted to be partnering on a retained basis with an international business with premises in Dundee to recruit a Head of Finance on a permanent, full time basis. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced Finance Manager to join a forward-thinking business at a key stage in its growth journey, where you will be provided the autonomy to shape the finance function and make a real strategic impact across commercial operations.

As the Head of Finance, you will report directly to the Managing Director and yourself form a key part of the senior leadership team. You will be responsible for overseeing all financial reporting within the business ranging from ensuring that accounts are produced within acceptable timeframes through to delivering against financial strategy whilst ensuring robust financial controls and reporting are in place.

Responsibilities

• Leading the day-to-day operations of the finance function, including managing a small finance team.
• Producing accurate and timely monthly management accounts, board packs, and financial analysis.
• Leading on budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.
• Ensuring compliance with statutory reporting, tax, and audit requirements.
• Providing strategic insight to support commercial decision-making and business performance.
• Cash flow forecasting and working capital management.
• Continuous improvement of financial processes, controls, and systems.

Requirements

It is essential that the Head of Finance is in possession of their full accounting qualification - ACCA, CA, CIMA or equivalent - and also have strong commercial experience ideally in an all encompassing role within an SME environment. You will be commercial in all aspects of your approach and will be comfortable operating in an ever-evolving, fast paced business where your strong technical skills and influence will be invaluable.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business with ambition, energy, and a clear vision for the future in a capacity where you will lead the finance function, play a key role in future strategic planning and also contribute heavily to future business success.

How to apply

Applications can be made by clicking alternatively for a confidential discussion please contact Martin Crines, Director at Jenson Fisher Consulting using the details provided.