Head of Finance

Head of Finance

At Dandara we believe the best ideas come from our people working together. We strive to look forward in all we do, with integrity and passion. Recruiting the right people is essential, as our peoples' contribution lead us to achieving our goals and growing our company. We put our customers first, we empower our people, and we support the communities in which we build.

This is based in our fabulous office in Newbridge is just to the west of Edinburgh airport, offering easy access to the M8 and M9.

What you will do:

The Head of Finance will oversee all financial aspects of the company, driving financial strategy, ensuring robust financial management, and supporting our growth, profitability and efficiency goals. The Head of Finance will play a key role in initiating and proactively driving change throughout the business with determination and focus.

• Strategic Financial Leadership
• Financial Planning and Analysis
• Financial Management
• Operational Efficiency
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Team Leadership
• Risk Management
• Performance Monitoring

What you will have:

• You will be a qualified Acccountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
• Must demonstrate strong post qualification experience.
• High proficiency in Excel
• Experience of working within the construction industry would be an advantage
• Previous staff management experience would be an advantage.
• Experience of addressing and resolving problems/queries to a satisfactory conclusion

What we will offer you: 

Dandara was established in 1988 from the desire to provide innovative homes and commercial properties, which would offer real value for money without compromising on design, durability or quality. Today Dandara is one of the UK’s largest independent property development companies, with over 10,000 happy customers and more than 100 industry awards for design and quality – and it’s all thanks to the vision and passion of our dedicated team. Our benefits include: 

• £competitive salary (negotiable on experience)
• 34 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) 
• Private Medical Insurance
• £annual bonus (discretionary) 
• Employee Assistance Programme - EAP
• Health Hero digital doctor - 24 hr virtual help and appointments
• Health Assured Wisdom App
• Paternity pay – 2 weeks full
• Maternity pay – 13 weeks full, 13 weeks 50%, 13 weeks SMP
• 3x salary life assurance (paid option to increase to x4)  
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employer matched pension scheme of up to 5%
• Flexible benefits including shopping vouchers and reduced gym membership

Important note for Recruitment Agencies

Please do not send, by any means, unsolicited Resumes (i) in response to any of our roles, (ii) to any of our employees or any person engaged by us, or (iii) to any of our regional businesses, including our head office. Any unsolicited Resumes received by us shall be deemed to be our property. 

Any candidate submitted to us by an Agency via an unsolicited Resume shall be deemed to have been referred by that Agency free of commission, fee or any other charge (Fees). We are not liable for any Fees relating to the engagement of any person resulting from an unsolicited Resume and will not pay a Fee to any Agency that is not an Appointed Agency.