Head of Finance

Stanton House; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

A growing PE-backed Energy Business is seeking a Head of Finance to join their team. This part-time opportunity (3 days per week) offers a competitive salary of £80,000 - £85,000 pro rata, along with benefits. The role entails managing the finance function, preparing management accounts, overseeing cash flow, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Ideal candidates should have relevant qualifications, robust experience in budgeting and forecasting, and proficiency in financial software. Immediate availability is preferred.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with a minimum of 3 years post-qualified experience.
• Previous experience in a similar role (Head of Finance / Financial Controller).
• Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual business planning, budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Prepare and present accurate monthly management accounts and financial analysis.
• Oversee cash flow, working capital and cash forecasting.

Skills

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial Reporting

Cash Flow Management

Hands-on role experience

Proficiency in financial software (ERP systems, Sage, Xero)

Advanced skills in data analysis tools like Microsoft Excel

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

Sage

Xero

Job description

Stanton House is currently recruiting for a Head of Finance to join a growing PE-backed Energy Business. This is a permanent part-time opportunity (3 days per week), offering a salary of £80,000 - 85,000 (pro rata) per annum plus benefits. This role is a hybrid position based in Scotland.

This role will take ownership of the end-to-end finance function, operating in a Controller-style capacity and acting as a key strategic partner to the leadership team and investors.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual business planning, budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with the broader business objectives.
• Prepare and present accurate monthly management accounts, board packs and financial analysis, providing clear and actionable insights.
• Oversee cash flow, working capital and cash forecasting, reporting cash position and risks to senior stakeholders and investors.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., FRS, GAAP), implementing robust financial controls and risk management processes.
• Act as the primary finance contact for internal and external stakeholders, including auditors, investors, customers and suppliers.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a small finance team, fostering a high-performance and continuous improvement culture.
• Support and review pricing and cost allocation arrangements across key contracts.
• Produce high-level financial and KPI reporting for senior stakeholders, including regular performance reviews.

To be suitable for this role you must have the following:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with a minimum of 3 years post-qualified.
• Previous experience operating at a similar level (Head of Finance / Financial Controller).
• Strong experience across budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting and cash flow management.
• Exposure to contracts and project finance.
• Comfortable working in a hands-on role within a growing business.
• A pragmatic, steady approach, suited to someone who enjoys keeping the finance function running smoothly rather than driving large-scale transformation.
• Strong proficiency in financial software (e.g., ERP systems, Sage, Xero) and advanced skills in data analysis tools like Microsoft Excel are required.
• Energy, Industrial, and Engineering sector experience is preferred.

We are looking for someone available immediately or who can start on short notice, 1-2 weeks.

If you feel you meet the above criteria, please do apply. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications, we may be unable to respond to all unsuccessful applicants.