Interim Head of Finance: Strategy, Growth & Controls

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

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.