Full job descriptionMeraki Talent are exclusively retained to appoint a permanent Group Head of Finance based in the central belt of Scotland paying a highly competitive salary, excellent bonus, further incentives & fantastic pension contributions.


The Opportunity


This organisation is fully committed to the sustainable energy sector and is poised to embark on an exciting period of growth, development and technological diversification, creating significant opportunities for both the business and its people.


The Role


The Group Head of Finance plays a pivotal role in overseeing the organisation’s financial performance and leading its accounting operations. The position is responsible for supporting sustainable revenue and financial growth, developing robust financial strategies, maintaining effective internal controls, delivering against organisational objectives, and producing financial plans that align with and support the wider business strategy.


This position demands both operational involvement in regular financial routines and the ability to drive the evolution of systems and processes as the business expands and its operational requirements become more sophisticated.


The key components of the role will include:


*Ownership of financial accounting|control|reporting, risk, governance & compliance
*Ownership of management accounting, month-end & BAU finance
*Ownership of process & continuous improvement including controls, systems, automation & AI enablement
*Supporting with Board reporting, FP&A, commercial finance and corporate finance & development
*External relationship management - suppliers & Advisors (Auditors, Legal, Taxation, Lenders)


Why Join


The position of Group Head of Finance is based in the central belt of Scotland with strong hybrid & flexible working options which enables applications from both the East & West of Scotland. The role will also offer:


*Highly competitive base salary
*Excellent bonus potential
*Further incentives
*Fantastic pension contributions
*Hybrid & flexible working


What You’ll Bring


A desire to extend beyond traditional group finance responsibilities and contribute to the organisation’s commercial, investment and strategic priorities.


*Qualified Accountant with significant post qualification sector experience
*Strong group finance - must be a complex multi entity exposure
*Energy, Renewables, Infrastructure sector experience is advantageous but not essential


Next Steps


Please don’t hesitate to contact John Gilbertson for a private & confidential discussion.


All applicants will be required to undertake a discovery session, and sign an NDA before being supplied with the full & comprehensive position profile.


Only applicants with full right to work status for the UK and located or relocating to the central belt of Scotland will be considered.