Interim Head of Finance

Rutherford Cross; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rutherford Cross is assisting with the appointment of an Interim Head of Finance for a 12-month period in the United Kingdom. Reporting directly to the CEO, this pivotal role shapes business performance, supports strategic decision-making and delivers robust financial management across the organisation.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with senior finance leadership experience, strong accounting and reporting skills, ERP proficiency, and excellent stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (CA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) with senior finance leadership experience.
• Proven track record in financial reporting and statutory accounts.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial modelling.
• Strong business partnering and stakeholder management.
• Ability to lead, develop and motivate finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts.
• Lead the statutory accounts production process and liaison with external auditors.
• Cash flow management and liquidity reporting.
• Lead and manage the finance team.
• Prepare tax returns.
• Develop key business controls.
• Production of commercial and KPI reports across key business functions.
• Lead on the annual budget process and business partnering.

Skills

Head of Finance experience

Financial reporting

Stakeholder management

People management

Financial modelling

Commercial awareness

Education

CA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

We are delighted to be supporting our client in the appointment of an Interim Head of Finance for a 12-month period. Reporting directly to the CEO, this is a pivotal leadership role offering the opportunity to play a significant part in shaping business performance and supporting strategic decision-making across the organisation.As a key member of the senior leadership team, you will be responsible for ensuring robust financial management, delivering high-quality reporting and analysis, and providing commercial insight to drive business growth and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare of monthly management accounts
• Lead the statutory accounts production process and liaison with external auditors
• Cash flow management and liquidity reporting
• Lead and manage the finance team
• Prepare tax returns
• Develop key business controls
• Production of commercial and KPI reports across key business functions
• Lead on the annual budget process business partnering and challenging budget holders
• Update forecasts and analysis of variances
• Support sales and procurement deals

The Ideal Candidate:

• A recognised professional accounting qualification (CA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent
• Previous experience within a Head of Finance, Financial Controller or senior finance leadership role
• Strong technical accounting and financial reporting skills
• Experience of ERP accounting systems and financial modelling
• Excellent business partnering and stakeholder management capabilities
• Proven people management and leadership experience
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to translate financial information into actionable business insights
• A proactive, adaptable approach with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

For more information on the role, please contact Derek Lauder ([e-mail]) at Rutherford Cross.

Our client is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.