Head of Finance | Perth

Hutcheon Mearns; Perth; Hybrid; GBP 67,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent Scottish organisation based in Perth is seeking a Head of Finance to lead their finance and payroll functions. This pivotal role requires a qualified accountant with experience in operational finance and strong leadership skills. The successful candidate will oversee budgeting, financial reporting, and ensure robust financial controls. The position offers a salary of £67k - £74k, 45 days holiday, and a supportive hybrid working environment, making it an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance leader.

Benefits

45 days holiday per annum

15% employer pension contribution

Enhanced parental/sick leave policies

Qualifications

• Recognised professional accounting qualification required.
• Experience leading a finance function in a multi-stakeholder environment.
• Proven track record in managing audits and internal financial controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational management of financial services.
• Develop and lead the finance function and team.
• Accountable for annual budgets and financial forecasts.
• Manage the annual statutory accounts process.
• Promote income generation across the organisation.

Skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

Communication skills

Financial legislation knowledge

Strategic mindset

Education

CA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Job description

Employer Hutcheon Mearns Location Perth Salary Up to £74,000 + 15% pension, 45 days hols, hybrid working (3 days office based) Posted 17 Dec 2025 Closes 17 Jan 2026

View more categories View fewer categories Job role Finance manager ,Financial controller ,Head of finance Sector Public sector Contract type Permanent Hours Full time Experience level Qualified accountant

Cooper Parry Finance Recruitment are recruiting, on an exclusive basis, for a Head of Finance role to take ownership of the operational delivery of financial services and support in strategic leadership in a prominent Scottish organisation, based in Perth. You will join a mission-led organisation and play a key role in the local leadership team, with responsibility across the finance and payroll functions, a team of 13 people.

As an experienced finance professional, you will have a proven track record of overseeing operational finance functions, hands-on technical accounting knowledge in addition to demonstrating the credibility and gravitas to influence real change.

The Opportunity

This is a pivotal role within the organisation and one which will drive change to achieve organisational outcomes. Within this role you will;

• Provide effective operational management and support strategic leadership and delivery of the organisations financial agenda
• Develop, embed and lead the organisation's Finance function and team (team of 13)
• Be accountable for - and hands-on, where required, for annual budgets, management accounts, forecasts, cashflow forecasts and financial returns
• Lead the annual statutory accounts process including liaising with external auditors
• Encourage and promote income generation across the organisation
• Ensure robust financial controls and processes are in place to mitigate financial risk and ensure financial sustainability
• Lead, develop and sustain a positive working culture, collaborative working and ensure excellent customer service from the Finance team

The Candidate

We are seeking an individual with:

• A recognised professional accounting qualification (CA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)
• Proven experience leading a finance function in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment
• Strong knowledge of financial legislation
• Experience managing audits, reporting cycles and internal financial controls
• Excellent leadership and people management skills and experience building high performance teams
• Strategic mindset coupled with strong operational awareness and delivery
• The ability to communicate financial information to financial and non-financial audiences

Benefits and Conditions

• 8.45 - 4.45pm Monday to Friday (35 hours)
• Hybrid working (60% of time on site)
• Salary £67k - £74k depending on experience, reviewed annually
• 45 days holiday per annum
• Highly competitive pension scheme (15% employer contribution)
• Enhanced parental/sick leave policies
• Work/life balance policies

Next steps

This role offers the opportunity to lead a finance function at a senior level influencing strategy and enabling long-term success through financial stewardship and effective leadership. If you are an experienced finance leader looking for your next challenge in a mission-driven environment, please apply or reach out to Emma Clitherow or Lynsey Campbell at Cooper Parry Finance Recruitment for further information.

Company

At Hutcheon Mearns we aim to solve the problems of finance professionals being true to our values. Our people are at the heart of our business and we stay true to our values when presenting solutions to business and finance professionals.

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