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Head of Finance

Reed
Posted 15 hours ago, valid for 25 days
Location

Glasgow, City of Glasgow G62 6EP, Scotland

Salary

£52,000 - £62,400 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • Reed Finance is recruiting a Head of Finance for a manufacturer in North Lanarkshire, reporting directly to the CFO.
  • The role requires a fully qualified accountant with previous management experience and ideally experience in manufacturing or FMCG.
  • Responsibilities include managing a team of accountants, overseeing the month-end process, and providing business partnering support to stakeholders.
  • The position offers a generous basic salary along with a 20% bonus, with potential for future progression to the CFO role.
  • Candidates must demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

Reed Finance is working exclusively with a manufacturer based in North Lanarkshire to recruit a Head of Finance position. The position has opened due to an internal move and reports directly to the CFO.  You will work closely with the CFO and senior management to contribute to the overall success of the business.

The role will act as a bridge between the CFO and the day to day running of the finance department, working closely with the CFO on strategic finance responsibilities but still having a focus on month end responsibilities. The role has 5 direct reports and you will delegate work accordingly to ensure tight month end deadlines are met.

The main responsibilities the position entails are:

  • Directly manage a team of accountants
  • Full responsibility for the month end process, delegating duties to your team 
  • Provide business partnering support to key stakeholders
  • Analyse monthly financial results to assess trends
  • Work closely with the CFO and senior management, assisting with the future strategy of the business
  • Develop systems and procedures to ensure a robust and fit-for-purpose control environment

To be considered for the role, you must possess the following:

  • A fully qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ICAS)
  • Previous direct manage experience 
  • Ideally previous sector experience in manufacturing or FMCG 
  • A strong communicator who can provide support to key stakeholders
  • Proven ability to work under pressure and deliver to deadlines

In return, our client is offering a generous basic salary with a 20% bonus. Due to future plans, there will be scope to progress to the CFO position.

To apply, please submit your CV below. 

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.