Head of Finance

Three Bridges Recruitment is delighted to be working with a leading organisation based in Perth to recruit a Head of Finance. This is a high-profile leadership role reporting to the Chief Financial Officer and offers the opportunity to play a key role in shaping the financial future of a large and complex organisation.

The successful candidate will lead the finance function, provide strong operational and strategic leadership, and ensure robust financial management that supports long-term sustainability and growth.

You will lead a finance team of 12 people and work closely with senior stakeholders, including executive leadership, board members and external partners. This role provides the opportunity to influence decision making at the highest level while driving improvements across people, processes and systems.

Why Work Here?

This organisation offers a highly competitive benefits package and a supportive working culture, notably:

• Salary in the £68,000 - £74,000 range DOE
• Defined benefit pension (15.7% employer contribution)
• 45 days annual leave per year
• Hybrid working with approximately 3 days on site and 2 days remote
• Flexible working policies to support work life balance
• Opportunity to shape and improve a finance function during an important period of development

Job

The role of Head of Finance will give you the opportunity to be involved with the following:

• Provide leadership and operational management of the finance department including accounting, payroll and procurement
• Develop and implement the organisation's financial strategy alongside senior leadership
• Lead the preparation of budgets, forecasts, management accounts and long-term financial plans
• Oversee statutory accounts preparation and manage relationships with external auditors
• Ensure robust financial controls, governance and compliance with financial regulations
• Produce financial reports and board papers to support senior decision making
• Provide clear financial insight and constructive challenge to senior stakeholders and budget holders
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across finance systems, processes and reporting
• Manage and develop a high performing finance team, fostering a collaborative and proactive culture
• Support major organisational projects and ensure financial viability of new initiatives

You

As Head of Finance, you will be skilled and experienced in the following:

• Fully qualified accountant
• Significant post-qualification experience
• Proven leadership experience managing and developing finance teams
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and financial governance expertise
• Experience producing management accounts, budgets, forecasts and statutory financial statements
• Confident communicator able to engage with senior stakeholders, boards and external bodies
• Ability to challenge constructively and influence decision making
• Strong change management and continuous improvement mindset
• Hands-on and proactive approach with the ability to balance strategic and operational responsibilities

At Three Bridges Recruitment, two of our values are "striving for brilliance" and "relatability." We want every applicant to have a positive experience and ensure this role is right for you.

If this opportunity sounds like it could be your next step, please apply with your most up-to-date CV or contact us for a confidential discussion.