At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the finance team, manage accounts, and drive performance improvements.
- Company: Scotland's celebrated department store with a focus on innovation and growth.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, healthcare plan, generous discounts, and long-service awards.
- Other info: Enjoy career growth opportunities and a supportive work environment.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in a thriving business.
- Qualifications: Senior finance experience and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
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.
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.
- 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
- 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
Previous experience in a senior finance or management accounting role is essential. Accounting qualifications or part/full qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CA or equivalent preferred) are also required, along with strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial controls. Experience using financial systems and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, is necessary.
Benefits include:
- 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
Locations
Senior Finance Officer (Senior Officer) in Glasgow, North East employer: Stangate Recruit Limited
As Scotland's most celebrated department store, located in the stunning Highland Perthshire, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and rewarding work environment. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, we offer competitive salaries, generous discounts, and long-service awards, ensuring that hard work and loyalty are recognised and rewarded. Join our finance team to not only advance your career but also to be part of a company that values innovation and collaboration.
