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Head of Finance
Job summary
A financial recruitment agency seeks a Head of Finance for a growing SME in Livingston. This role involves leading the finance team, managing budgets, and influencing strategic decisions. The ideal candidate is a fully qualified accountant with experience in SMEs and strong skills in financial analysis and reporting. Candidates should have advanced Excel knowledge and experience with financial software like Xero. This position offers a permanent, full-time opportunity in a dynamic environment.
Qualifications
- Fully qualified accountant with relevant qualifications.
- Experience in SMEs or owner-managed businesses.
- Strong understanding of VAT, WIP, and accrual accounting.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the finance team.
- Manage budgets, forecasts, and management accounts.
- Analyse financial metrics for strategic planning.
Skills
Education
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Job Title: Head of Finance
Location: Livingston, Scotland
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
OA Executive is working with a dynamic, ambitious SME in the Facilities Management sector to recruit a Head of Finance. This retirement replacement role offers the opportunity to lead the finance function, drive business performance, and contribute to strategic decision‑making in a fast‑growing, innovative environment.
- Lead and develop the finance team, fostering a high‑performance culture
- Manage budgets, forecasts, management accounts, cash flow, WIP, accruals, and variance analysis
- Analyse key financial metrics to inform business decisions and strategic planning
- Oversee compliance, governance, VAT, Construction Industry Scheme payments, and risk management
- Implement processes and automation in partnership with external IT providers
- Build and maintain relationships with auditors, bankers, lawyers, and other stakeholders
- Support strategic projects, including growth initiatives, acquisitions, and operational improvements
- Ensure excellent internal and external customer service
- Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ICAS, ACA preferable)
- Experience in ambitious SMEs or owner‑managed businesses
- Strong understanding of VAT, Construction Industry Scheme, and WIP/accrual accounting
- Proven ability to lead and develop a finance team
- Proficient in financial analysis, reporting, and strategic decision support
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with Xero, Clear Books, or bespoke systems
- Audit experience
- Experience implementing finance processes and technologies
- Knowledge of operational improvements and growth strategies
- Financial software (Xero, Lightyear, Quarterback or similar)
- Advanced Excel and data analysis tools
If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for finance and a desire to make an impact, please submit your CV outlining your experience and suitability for this role.
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