Head of Finance

Venari Finance is delighted to bring to market a Head of Finance opportunity with our client based in the city centre of Glasgow.

The opportunity has become available due to an internal promotion within the group and would suit a qualified individual looking for a commercial/business facing role.

The role will report directly into the Managing Director and will sit on the senior leadership team with close interaction with the CFO.

Role overview:

• The Head of Finance will be responsible for leading the day-to-day operational finance function, assisting the Managing Director in the financial management of all business activities.
• You will own the organisations cost centre, recharge models and the development of new business recharge models.
• Head of Finance responsibilities include creating forecasting models, assessing risk and controls, and ensuring all accounting activities comply with regulations and legislation.
• You will lead the Finance team to deliver finance activities to each operating company.
• As a member of the Senior Leadership Team the role involves input and collaboration on the design and delivery of the organisations strategy including leading transformational change and standardisation across the business
• Collaborate with Senior Leadership Team to develop pricing strategies and identify new business opportunities.
• Analyse customer profitability and identify areas for revenue growth.
• Provide financial insight to support commercial decision-making.
• Monitor key commercial metrics and identify trends impacting profitability.
• Oversee integration activities for new business in line with the agreed integration plan.
• Collaborate with group and Operating Companies to identify value growth opportunities.

Candidate Overview:

• Qualified Accountant- e.g ICAS, ACCA, CIMA
• Effective communication and influencing skills at senior management level, capable of adapting style to target audience; ability to apply commercial pragmatism.
• Self-starter with the ability to streamline functions and passion to learn and grow.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including written and oral communication skills.
• Comfort dealing with ambiguity and ability to work independently.
• Must possess excellent communication and presentation skills and be comfortable interacting with executive-level management.

Package on offer:

• £70,000- £75,000
• 15% Bonus
• Hybrid working- 3 days onsite/2 remote

For more information please get in touch with John Ramsay at Venari Finance- (url removed)