Head of Finance

Meraki Talent are exclusively supporting with the appointment of a permanent Head of Finance based in East Lothian paying £70,000 - £80,000 plus a strong benefits package.The CompanyThis business has significant depth & diversity with it's highly performing divisions, and multiple revenue streams. It's an employee first culture and environment, which has resulted in a company with fantastic staff retention, loyalty & longevity.The RoleThe position of Head of Finance is a redeveloped role with constant C-suite, Board and leadership interaction. It's also a role with great variety, with the key components including:

• Liaising with C-Suite, Board and SLT
• Managing a small finance team to ensure a robust month & year-end close
• Production and presentation of monthly reporting packs & management accounts
• Assisting with statutory accounts & returns
• Balance sheet integrity & reconciliations
• Influence decision making through financial analysis - variances, KPI's, revenue, pricing, margins etc.
• Budget setting and monitoring
• Cashflow analysis & forecasting
• Taxation & VAT returns
• Reviewing and developing processes, procedures, & controls
• Financial systems implementation/development, including utilising automation, AI and BI Tools

Role ProgressionIt's within the realms of possibility that this role will naturally & organically progress into a Finance Director level position within the next 2-3 years.On OfferThe position of Head of Finance is based in East Lothian and commutable from a range of locations including Gullane, Haddington, Dunbar, Cockburnspath, Eyemouth, Berwick-Upon Tweed, Coldstream etc. The position will revert to hybrid working, but the employer is keen to secure an individual that will begin heavily office based for the first 2-3 months until fully inducted.The role of Head of Finance will also offer:

• £70,000 - £80,000 base salary
• A strong benefits package
• Hybrid and flexible working

Candidate ProfileWe are keen to engage with individuals that meet the following criteria:

• Qualified Accountant - ESSENTIAL
• Operated in a finance management role
• Strong financial and management accounting experience

Next StepsPlease don't hesitate to contact John Gilbertson for a private & confidential discussion about this excellent permanent role.