Head of Finance

Hutcheon Mearns, Part of Cooper Parry is delighted to be working with a highly ambitious & growing business for the appointment of a new Head of Finance, based at their East Lothian site, easily commutable from East Lothian, and parts of the Scottish Borders.Our client, a member of an international Group of companies who are one of the leading & most diverse within their services across the world, undertakes major projects in support of critical services and support within their sector. The ability to design, build, own & operate diverse products and services has made this business a powerhouse within their specialist industry.As a key member of the senior management team, the Head of Finance will assume full responsibility for the overall finance operations, including leading all areas of financial management and accounting standards and manage/lead a strong & driven team. Given the high risk and high standards within their specialist industry, the Head of Finance will be expected to develop & enforce robust financial procedures that uphold the company's standards. You will provide strategical and high level financial insights to guide decision-making at board level and improve efficiencies across the organisation. In addition, the role involves close collaboration with group entities to ensure accurate and timely intercompany accounting & reporting. Key Responsibilities:Lead & mentor the finance team, delegate tasks effectively, and ensure smooth operations across all finance processesOversee the preparation of accurate financial statements for monthly accounts and year-end reporting, ensuring timely and insightful analysisManage the internal audit program to ensure adherence to internal procedures. Lead external audit engagements, ensuring full compliance with financial and VAT regulationsMonitor and manage cash flow and working capital. Maintain a strong financial relationship with the Parent Company to support liquidity and funding needsOversee financial compliance and internal controls. Identify potential financial risks and implement strategies to mitigate themLead the finance team in supporting Business Managers with performance insights, KPI tracking, and ensuring operational activities align with internal controls and strategic goalsKey member of project team for ERP reimplementation and other business projects, championing innovation through the integration of AI and emerging technologiesDesirable Skills and Experience:Experience in multi-division or group accountingStrong understanding of budgeting processes and financial controlHigh level of competence in Excel and experience with financial reporting tools.ACCA, CIMA, CA or equivalent level/experiencePractical experience in a system/ERP Implementation project as a direct leadPrevious experience as a Head of Finance/Finance Manager as number 1 in FinanceAn attractive & competitive financial package is on offer for this fantastic opportunity. Please note - this role is fully office-based with no option of hybrid working.Hutcheon Mearns, part of Cooper Parry are working as recruitment partners on this great opportunity and we welcome all interested parties to apply now or contact Craig Sinclair, Recruitment Manager at Hutcheon Mearns, part of Cooper Parry for further information. Please note that all third-party applications, enquiries and direct approaches will be referred to Hutcheon Mearns, part of Cooper Parry for consideration & review.