At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the finance team, manage accounts, and drive financial performance.
- Company: Scotland's celebrated department store with a friendly and welcoming culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, healthcare plan, generous discounts, and long-service awards.
- Other info: Opportunities for career growth and employee recognition.
- Why this job: Join a growing business and make a real impact in finance.
- Qualifications: Experience in finance, accounting qualifications preferred, and strong analytical skills.
Situated just off the A9 in majestic Highland Perthshire, my client is Scotland's most celebrated department store. Celebrating its 30th anniversary, they continue to expand and innovate, offering huge scope for career growth, job security and consistent hours of work all year round. A big company but on an intimate scale, they notice ability and hard work, recognising and rewarding loyal service. Their diverse customer base is reflected in their workplace, which is friendly and welcoming to all.
This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional to play a key leadership role within their finance team. Reporting to our Head of Finance, the Deputy Head of Finance will support the day-to-day financial operations of the business while helping to drive performance, accuracy and continuous improvement across the department. The successful candidate will combine strong technical finance expertise with excellent leadership and communication skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the leadership and development of the finance team, providing guidance, mentoring and day-to-day supervision
- Assist with preparation of monthly management accounts, year-end accounts and financial reporting
- Oversee accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring accuracy and efficiency
- Monitor cash flow, budgeting and forecasting activities
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations, internal controls and company procedures
- Assist with audit preparation and liaise with external auditors where required
- Analyse financial data and provide insight to support commercial decision-making
- Work collaboratively with department managers across the business to improve financial processes and performance
- Support implementation of financial systems and process improvements
- Deputise for the Head of Finance when required
About You
We are looking for someone who is professional, proactive and eager to contribute to a growing and ambitious business. You will ideally have:
- Previous experience in a senior finance or management accounting role
- Accounting qualifications or part/full qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CA or equivalent preferred)
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial controls
- Excellent analytical and organisational skills with strong attention to detail
- Experience using financial systems and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
- A positive, hands-on approach and willingness to support colleagues where needed
What They Can Offer You
- Healthcare plan after one year of service
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Generous staff discount throughout the store, increasing with length of service
- Massive discount in our restaurants
- Long-service awards recognising loyalty and commitment
- Generous employee referral scheme
- Holiday entitlement that increases with service
- Monthly employee recognition awards
Finance Officer employer: Stangate Recruit Limited
As Scotland's most celebrated department store, our client offers a unique blend of job security and career growth in the stunning setting of Highland Perthshire. With a commitment to recognising hard work and loyalty, employees benefit from a supportive and friendly work culture, competitive salaries, and generous perks including healthcare plans and staff discounts that increase with service. Join a team where your contributions are valued and rewarded, making it an excellent place for finance professionals to thrive.
