Strategic Finance Leader for Growth-Savvy SME

Office Angles UK; Livingston; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Livingston is searching for a Head of Finance. This permanent, full-time position involves leading the finance function for a dynamic SME in Facilities Management. Responsibilities include managing budgets, financial analysis, and compliance. The ideal candidate is a fully qualified accountant with proven leadership skills and extensive experience in financial management. Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with financial software like Xero are essential. Apply now to make a strategic impact in a fast-growing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in ambitious SMEs or owner-managed businesses.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a finance team.
• Audit experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the finance team.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and cash flow.
• Analyse financial metrics for strategic planning.

Skills

Leadership of finance team

Financial analysis

Strategic decision support

Advanced Excel skills

Understanding of VAT and accounting

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ICAS, ACA preferable)

Tools

Xero

Clear Books

Data analysis tools

Job description

A leading recruitment agency in Livingston is searching for a Head of Finance. This permanent, full-time position involves leading the finance function for a dynamic SME in Facilities Management. Responsibilities include managing budgets, financial analysis, and compliance. The ideal candidate is a fully qualified accountant with proven leadership skills and extensive experience in financial management. Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with financial software like Xero are essential. Apply now to make a strategic impact in a fast-growing environment.