Head of Finance

Stanton House; Scotland; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

A growing energy business is seeking a Head of Finance in Scotland. This part-time position (3 days per week) offers a salary between £80,000 and £85,000 pro rata, along with benefits. The role involves overseeing the end-to-end finance function, supporting strategic conversations with leadership and investors, and managing a small finance team. Candidates should be qualified accountants with significant experience in budgeting and financial reporting. Immediate availability is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years post-qualified experience.
• Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Experience in energy, industrial, or engineering sectors is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual business planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
• Prepare and present monthly management accounts and board packs.
• Oversee cash flow and work capital management.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
• Act as the primary finance contact for stakeholders.
• Mentor and develop a small finance team.
• Support pricing and cost allocation across contracts.
• Produce financial and KPI reporting for stakeholders.

Skills

Qualified Accountant

Budgeting and forecasting

Financial reporting

Cash flow management

Financial software proficiency

Data analysis skills

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

ERP systems

Sage

Xero

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Head of Finance - PE-backed Energy Business - Scotland

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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Part‑time

Job function

• Finance
• Services for Renewable Energy