Head of Finance

Jenson Fisher Consulting Ltd; Old Baldragon; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking a Head of Finance to join their Dundee offices. The successful candidate will oversee financial reporting, produce management accounts, and lead budgeting and forecasting efforts. An essential requirement is a full accounting qualification and extensive experience in an SME environment. This role offers the autonomy to shape the finance function at a pivotal moment in the business's growth trajectory.

Qualifications

• Possess full accounting qualification.
• Strong commercial experience within an SME environment.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced business.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial reporting within the business.
• Produce accurate monthly management accounts.
• Leading on budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Ensure compliance with statutory reporting and audit requirements.
• Provide strategic insight for commercial decision-making.
• Manage cash flow forecasting and working capital.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting and forecasting

Cash flow management

Financial analysis

Team leadership

Strategic insight

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.

Role and Responsibilities

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.

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.

Qualifications

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.

What we offer / About the opportunity

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.