Head of Finance

Jenson Fisher; Glenrothes; Sur place; GBP 80 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A successful SME in Glenrothes seeks a Head of Finance to lead the finance function and support business growth. This pivotal role requires a qualified accountant with experience in a similar position within an SME. Responsibilities include financial reporting, audit management, and overseeing payroll and compliance. The ideal candidate will possess a commercial mindset, excellent stakeholder management skills, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on a growing business.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a lead finance role within an SME environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with a focus on continuous improvement.

Responsabilités

• Lead day‑to‑day finance operations including reporting.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and cash flow analysis.
• Manage the audit process and ensure compliance.
• Oversee payroll, VAT returns and statutory compliance; manage audit process.
• Lead, mentor and develop the finance team.

Connaissances

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Team leadership

Formation

Qualified accountant (CA/ACCA/CIMA)

Description du poste

Jenson Fisher are delighted to be retained by our client, a successful and growing SME based in Glenrothes, to recruit a Head of Finance. This is a unique opportunity to join an established, multi‑national business with a £10m turnover and play a pivotal role in its future development and success.

As Head of Finance, you will work closely with the Managing Director as a key figure within the senior leadership team, taking full ownership of the finance function and providing strategic insight to support business growth. This is a hands‑on role suited to a commercially‑minded finance professional with strong technical expertise and the ability to lead a small finance team through a period of business change.

The responsibilities of the Head of Finance will include:

• Lead the day‑to‑day finance operations, including month‑end and year‑end reporting.
• Preparation of management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and cash flow analysis.
• Provide financial insight to support strategic planning and commercial decision‑making.
• Manage the audit process and maintain strong internal controls.
• Oversee payroll, VAT returns, and statutory compliance.
• Work closely with operational teams to drive performance and profitability.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team.

In addition, you will be:

• A fully qualified accountant (CA/ACCA/CIMA).
• In possession of proven experience in a similar lead finance role, critically involved within an SME environment.
• Strong technically with a commercial mindset.
• An excellent communicator with first class stakeholder management abilities.
• Proactive with a hands‑on approach with a focus on continuous improvement.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious finance leader to make a real impact within a dynamic and supportive business.

To be considered please submit your CV by clicking the link alternatively for a confidential discussion please contact Martin Crines, Director at Jenson Fisher Consulting.

As this is a retained assignment, all applications and enquiries must be directed exclusively to Jenson Fisher. We are managing the recruitment process on behalf of our client and will be your first point of contact.

Base pay range

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full‑time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Manufacturing