Head of Finance

EuroPC; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

EuroPC in East Kilbride near Glasgow seeks a Head of Finance to act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and operational leaders, driving financial performance and forecasting accuracy. The role offers autonomy to develop financial systems and will be supported by a dedicated finance team.

You will lead monthly management reporting, budgeting and cash flow management, while ensuring robust internal controls and compliance across European VAT, OSS and IOSS.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA with corporate experience.
• Strong Excel and financial modelling skills.
• Experience with European VAT, OSS and IOSS is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly management accounts, variance analysis, year-end statements and board packs.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting and longer-term financial plans; liaise with banking partners.
• Manage treasury and cash flow across currencies; strengthen working capital.
• Ensure VAT reporting including European VAT, OSS and IOSS; coordinate with external VAT support.
• Design and monitor internal controls to mitigate risk and safeguard assets.
• Provide commercial insight to department heads to improve profitability.

Skills

Leadership & Influence

Attention to Detail

Systems & Data Literacy

Communication

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Tools

ERP systems

Epicor

Job description

Our client, EuroPC, is one of the largest resellers of brand name, certified refurbished computer products for both home and business customers. Founded in 1997, EuroPC reached number 5 in the Sunday Times fastrack 100, as one of Britain’s fastest growing companies. EuroPC trades throughout the UK, Europe and Internationally, from its UK based headquarters. Customers can buy products either online or over the phone from one of its highly trained Account Managers. EuroPC has a simple business philosophy: give customers what they want at the best possible price. EuroPC believes refurbished computers play an important part in reducing the environmental impact while saving customers money.

We are currently working in partnership on an exclusive and retained basis to appoint a Head of Finance for their East Kilbride office just outside of Glasgow.

Reporting to the CEO, the successful candidate will act as a trusted advisor to operational leaders, helping to drive financial performance, improve forecasting accuracy, and support strategic initiatives across the business. You will have autonomy to develop the financial systems to help deliver. You will be supported by a dedicated and passionate finance team.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Stewardship & Reporting: Lead the preparation of accurate, timely monthly management accounts and variance analysis, year-end financial statements, and board packs, ensuring full compliance with regulatory standards
• Budgeting, Forecasting & Modelling: Prepare and manage annual budgets, quarterly forecasts and longer term financial plans. Reporting to banking business partners as required
• Treasury & Cash Flow Management: Actively monitor and optimise cash flow in all currencies, oversee working capital, and manage corporate banking relationships
• VAT And European VAT: responsible for quarterly Group VAT submissions plus the quarterly VAT of a standalone VAT registration. Liaising with an external European VAT support for submission of all European VAT, OSS and IOSS reporting
• Internal Controls & Audit: Design, implement, and monitor robust internal financial controls and processes to mitigate risk and safeguard business assets
• Commercial Support: Partner closely with department heads to analyse commercial performance, identify cost-saving opportunities, and support business decisions to improve overall profitability

Required Skills & Experience:

• Professional Qualification: ACA, ACCA, or CIMA fully qualified status with experience in a similar corporate environment
• Technical Excellence: Up-to-date knowledge of accounting standards, tax regulations, and statutory compliance requirements. Experience of European VAT registrations, OSS and IOSS is essential
• Systems & Data Literacy: Advanced Excel skills and extensive hands-on experience with modern ERP systems. Experience of Epicor would be an advantage but not essential
• Leadership & Influence: Proven ability to communicate complex financial insights clearly to non-finance stakeholders and influence senior leadership decision-making
• High Attention to Detail: A meticulous, analytical approach combined with the ability to see the bigger picture and manage multiple deadlines simultaneously

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a forward-thinking group that values innovation, autonomy, and continuous professional growth.