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Interim Head of Finance

Meraki Talent

City of Edinburgh

Hybrid

GBP 70,000 - 80,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Meraki Talent is seeking an Interim Head of Finance for a leading SME in Edinburgh. The role requires a qualified accountant with experience in senior finance positions within SMEs, offering a competitive salary of £70,000 - £80,000, and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

Qualified Accountant with experience in senior finance roles (Finance Manager, Head of Finance, Financial Controller).
Experience in SME finance environments is preferred.
Available to start within 0-2 weeks.

Responsibilities

Involved in all aspects of finance including board reporting and management accounting.
Oversees taxation and VAT returns as well as transactional finance.
Ensures balance sheet integrity and robust month-end close.

Skills

Board reporting

Management accounting

Balance sheet integrity

Taxation

Transaction finance oversight

Education

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Meraki Talent are exclusively supporting with an Interim Head of Finance based in Edinburgh paying £70,000 - £80,000.

The Opportunity

This thriving SME business is currently formulating a permanent senior finance role, and looking for interim support to cover the period between the creation of the position, the interviewing process and notice period.

The position of Interim Head of Finance is a highly varied and exposed role that will be involved in all aspects of finance including.

Board reporting & integration
Management accounting
Balance sheet integrity
Taxation & VAT returns
Overseeing transactional finance & a robust month-end close

On Offer

We are looking to hire an individual that will provide a minimum of 3 months commitment, although likely this could be mutually agreeable to extend to 4-6 months. The position is based in Edinburgh with strong flexible & hybrid working, and will offer a salary of £70,000 - £80,000 dependent on experience.

Candidate Profile

Firstly, applicants must be available to start the assignment within 0-2 weeks.

Secondly, applicants must be qualified Accountants that have experience of operating in senior finance roles (Finance Manager, Head of Finance, Financial Controller) within a SME environment.

Next Steps

Please do not hesitate to contact John Gilbertson for a private & confidential discussion regarding this great interim assignment.

Seniority level

Seniority level
Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type
Contract

Job function

Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
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