Head of Finance

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head of Finance to join their team in Dundee. This exciting role offers the opportunity to shape the finance function during a critical growth phase. You will oversee financial reporting, manage a finance team, and provide strategic insights to enhance commercial decision-making. If you have a full accounting qualification and a strong commercial background, this position allows you to make a significant impact within a dynamic and ambitious organization. Join a forward-thinking company where your expertise will drive future success and contribute to strategic planning.

Qualifications

• Full accounting qualification (ACCA, CA, CIMA or equivalent) required.
• Strong commercial experience in an SME environment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of the finance function and manage a small team.
• Produce accurate monthly management accounts and financial analysis.
• Ensure compliance with statutory reporting, tax, and audit requirements.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial Analysis

Cash Flow Management

Strategic Insight

Team Management

Education

ACCA

CA

CIMA

Job description

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.

Your key responsibilities will include:

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

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.

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