Head of Finance

Robert Half are proud to be working with a well-established organisation in their search for a Head of Finance to join their team based in Rosyth. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for an experienced finance professional to play a central role in driving commercial value and financial control within a fast-paced, transformation-focused environment. For the right candidate this role offers salary of £70,000 – £80,000 is on offer, alongside a car allowance, bonus scheme of up to 20%, and a comprehensive benefits package. This position is based in Rosyth, with an expectation of 3 days per week on-site.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of strong financial governance across capital investment, leased assets, provisions, and inventory
• Manage indirect cost base including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
• Own and lead the business’s cost recovery model, including rate setting and performance analysis
• Provide financial oversight on regulatory contract compliance, including site-specific frameworks
• Drive cost efficiency programmes to ensure competitiveness
• Support both internal and external audit processes
• Deliver commercially focused insights to aid operational and strategic decision-making
• Maintain strong financial controls, including PO, capex, investment cases, and recruitment governance
• Build, mentor and develop a high-performing finance team within a dynamic, change-driven environment
• Promote a safety-first culture in line with organisational values

About You

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with post-qualification experience
• Strong background in operational finance, ideally within a complex or engineering-led environment
• Proven ability to lead and influence across cross-functional teams
• Commercially astute with a continuous improvement mindset
• Comfortable working in a fast-moving, evolving setting