Head of Finance | Perth

Cooper Parry; Perth; Hybrid; GBP 67,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance recruitment agency is seeking a Head of Finance to take ownership of financial operations within a prominent organization in Perth, Scotland. The role requires an experienced finance professional with a recognized accounting qualification and proven leadership skills. Responsibilities include managing budgets, financial forecasts, and audit processes while supporting strategic leadership. This role offers a salary of £67k - £74k, hybrid working model, and extensive benefits including 45 days of holiday.

Benefits

45 days holiday per annum

Highly competitive pension scheme (15% employer contribution)

Enhanced parental/sick leave policies

Work/life balance policies

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading a finance function in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills with experience building high-performance teams.
• Ability to communicate financial information effectively to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective operational management and support for the financial agenda.
• Lead the organisation's Finance function and team of 13 people.
• Manage annual budgets, forecasts, and financial returns.

Skills

Leadership skills

Technical accounting knowledge

Communication skills

Knowledge of financial legislation

Operational management

Education

Recognised professional accounting qualification (CA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

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

• 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

• 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.