Interim Head of Finance

Interim Head of Finance

Posted 1 week ago by Meraki Talent

£80,000 Per year
Undetermined
Hybrid
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Summary: The role of Interim Head of Finance involves providing senior financial leadership for a thriving SME in Edinburgh during the transition to a permanent position. The successful candidate will engage in various finance functions, including board reporting, financial accounting, and management accounting. This interim position is expected to last a minimum of three months, with the possibility of extension. Applicants must be qualified accountants with experience in senior finance roles within an SME environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Board reporting & integration
  • Financial accounting
  • Management accounting
  • Commercial finance
  • Balance sheet integrity
  • Taxation & VAT returns
  • Overseeing transactional finance & a robust month-end close

Key Skills:

  • Qualified Accountant
  • Experience in senior finance roles (Finance Manager, Head of Finance, Financial Controller)
  • Experience within an SME environment
  • Availability to start within 0-2 weeks

Salary (Rate): £80,000.00 yearly

City: Edinburgh

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

Meraki Talent are exclusively supporting with an Interim Head of Finance based in Edinburgh paying £70,000 - £80,000.

The Opportunity

This thriving SME business is currently formulating a permanent senior finance role, and looking for interim support to cover the period between the creation of the position, the interviewing process and notice period.

The position of Interim Head of Finance is a highly varied and exposed role that will be involved in all aspects of finance including.

  • Board reporting & integration
  • Financial accounting
  • Management accounting
  • Commercial finance
  • Balance sheet integrity
  • Taxation & VAT returns
  • Overseeing transactional finance & a robust month-end close

On Offer

We are looking to hire an individual that will provide a minimum of 3 months commitment, although likely this could be mutually agreeable to extend to 4-6 months. The position is based in Edinburgh with strong flexible & hybrid working, and will offer a salary of £70,000 - £80,000 dependent on experience.

Candidate Profile

Firstly, applicants must be available to start the assignment within 0-2 weeks. Secondly, applicants must be qualified Accountants that have experience of operating in senior finance roles (Finance Manager, Head of Finance, Financial Controller) within a SME environment.

Next Steps

Please do not hesitate to contact John Gilbertson for a private & confidential discussion regarding this great interim assignment.