Strategic Finance Leader — Budgets, Controls & Procurement

CV SCREEN LTD.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

CV Screen Ltd. in Galashiels is seeking a Head of Finance to lead both the finance and procurement functions. The role reports to the executive lead for finance and offers a salary up to 61,575 with a benefits package.

As a qualified accountant, you will shape financial strategy, strengthen controls and advise senior leadership and the board, with a focus on governance, risk, and external reporting.

Qualifications

• A qualified accountant with significant post-qualification experience.
• A proven record of leading a customer-focused finance function in a medium to large organisation, including budgets, forecasts and statutory reporting.
• Strong knowledge of governance and risk management. Experience in public sector, VAT or education finance is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop the finance team, driving efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Own the annual budgets, monthly management accounts, forecasts and year-end statutory accounts, and act as the key contact for external audit.
• Prepare funding body, VAT and other external returns, alongside board and committee papers.
• Develop financial regulations and controls, and oversee the procurement function.
• Partner with budget holders, build financial models and support major capital projects.

Skills

Finance leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

Governance & risk

Education

Qualified accountant

Job description

CV Screen Ltd. in Galashiels is seeking a Head of Finance to lead both the finance and procurement functions. The role reports to the executive lead for finance and offers a salary up to 61,575 with a benefits package.

As a qualified accountant, you will shape financial strategy, strengthen controls and advise senior leadership and the board, with a focus on governance, risk, and external reporting.