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Director - Accountancy & Finance | Meraki Talent | Edinburgh | Glasgow | London | Manchester
Meraki Talent are delighted to be supporting with the appointment of a permanent Director of Finance based in East Lothian paying a competitive salary, bonus and benefits package.
The Company
This business performance has been outstanding over the past few decades, and is showing no signs of slowing down. It’s a business that is constantly growing and expanding, but always ensures it does so at a sensible & manageable pace not to impact its exceptional brand, reputation and quality.
The Role
The Director of Finance position is a fantastic redeveloped role where the employer is seeking an individual that is going to go well-beyond BAU finance to evolve the businesses infrastructure.
After a successful induction, and getting underneath the skin of the business, we are seeking an individual of evolving finance, systems and the infrastructure. A strong focus is going to be placed on automation, and BI reporting to provide essential data, insights and trends that Departmental Heads can utilise to influence decision making.
The key components of the role will include:
1. Reporting to the Board and SLT
2. Production and presentation of monthly Board packs with ability to business partner, interact & influence senior stakeholders
3. Ownership of financial control, governance, risk & compliance
4. Ownership of management reporting, budgeting, forecasting & cashflow analysis
5. Leading and involvement in process improvement projects
6. Taxation and VAT returns
7. Managing a small finance team ensuring robust month & year-end
On Offer
The position of Director of Finance is based in East Lothian, with flexible & hybrid working. The employer is keen to secure an individual that isn’t doing excess travel to get into the office regularly on a weekly basis so is keen to secure someone located in East Lothian or the Scottish Borders. The role will offer a competitive base salary, bonus and benefits package.
Candidate Profile
To be considered you MUST be a qualified Accountant, and can demonstrate that you have performed at SLT level in finance (Financial Controller/Head of Finance/Finance Director). The retiring Director of Finance qualified within an Accountancy Firm/Practice, and has a preference to replicating this background with their replacement.
Individual that can demonstrate adding value through automation and BI reporting enhancements would be highly advantageous.
Next Steps
Don’t hesitate to contact John Gilbertson for a private & confidential discussion regarding this fantastic opportunity.
Please note that after a successful pre-screening process, candidates will be required to complete an NDA before being provided with a full position profile.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
Staffing and Recruiting
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