Latest News from Rutherford Cross
Our latest newsletter is now live, featuring our recent news, updates, insights and some of our available senior finance opportunities across Scotland.
Derek leads our Interim Business in Scotland with a personal focus on the delivery of senior interims and contractors across Scotland. He brings over 20 years’ experience of delivering Accountancy & Finance contract and interim solutions to clients in both the commercial and public sectors. Derek has a proven track record of providing specialist resources to a diverse range of organisations during periods of significant change and also to cover business as usual where interim cover is required. Derek prides himself on delivering a fast, efficient and proactive service with the market knowledge and network to support the most challenging of assignments.
Prior to joining Rutherford Cross, Derek spent 15 years working for a FTSE 200 multinational recruitment business where he was instrumental in building a market leading interim business earning him the position of Business Director for his last 8 years within the group. He holds a BA (Hons) in Business Economics and Marketing and before his recruitment career, took the opportunity to be a Full Time Tennis Coach with David Lloyd Leisure in Renfrew which at the time was Scotland’s first commercial indoor Tennis and Leisure Facility, eventually being promoted to Tennis Manager.
Outside of work and family, Derek has held two Non Executive Board positions and still enjoys playing tennis both socially and competitively. Derek is currently preparing for his next tennis tournament and part of his training regime includes long walks with his dog Lily.
Our latest newsletter is now live, featuring our recent news, updates, insights and some of our available senior finance opportunities across Scotland.
Rutherford Cross has proudly supported the Admissions Ceremony since 2019 and has partnered strategically with ICAS – The Professional Body of CAs since 2017. The ICAS team delivered another exceptional and seamlessly organised event this year – many thanks to all involved!
Rutherford Cross held its first Interim / Fractional CFO Roundtable of the year last week, with eleven very high‑calibre Finance Directors and CFOs in attendance. The discussion centred around the attributes required to succeed in both the interim and fractional CFO markets.
Our latest newsletter is now live, featuring our recent news, updates, market insights and some of our available senior finance opportunities across Scotland.
Derek Lauder, Director at Rutherford Cross highlights in the article the growth and benefits of the fractional and interim CFO markets in Scotland.
One of a kind.
At Rutherford Cross, we believe that you should be treated as unique in your chosen profession, and we have carefully evolved our offering to be tailored to your requirements. The imagery on our website is a celebration of uniqueness and a metaphor for the specialist talent we are proud to represent.
We’d be delighted to provide further information. Get in touch with our team to find out how we can help you.
Scotmid Co‑operative is Scotland’s largest independent co‑operative and has been at the heart of local communities since its establishment in 1859. This role will sit within the commercial finance team and be integral to the growth of the retail division within the business.
Wheatley Group is driven by a simple but powerful mission: Making Homes and Lives Better. As Scotland’s largest housing group, it owns and manages more than 93,400 homes and delivers award‑winning housing, care, and property services across 19 local authorities. The role operates under an agile working policy, with regular attendance required at meetings in the Glasgow office and occasional travel to Edinburgh and Dumfries.
Mentholatum is a specialised global company dedicated to improving health and wellbeing through effective, innovative products with manufacturing facilities across five locations globally and products marketed and sold in over 150 countries. The role offers responsibility for financial and statutory reporting and tax, along with the added variety of joining post-finance transformation, working with a newly implemented D365 ERP system.
Scotmid Co‑operative is Scotland’s largest independent co‑operative and has been at the heart of local communities since its establishment in 1859. This role will sit within the commercial finance team and be integral to the growth of the retail division within the business.
Wheatley Group is driven by a simple but powerful mission: Making Homes and Lives Better. As Scotland’s largest housing group, it owns and manages more than 93,400 homes and delivers award‑winning housing, care, and property services across 19 local authorities. The role operates under an agile working policy, with regular attendance required at meetings in the Glasgow office and occasional travel to Edinburgh and Dumfries.
Mentholatum is a specialised global company dedicated to improving health and wellbeing through effective, innovative products with manufacturing facilities across five locations globally and products marketed and sold in over 150 countries. The role offers responsibility for financial and statutory reporting and tax, along with the added variety of joining post-finance transformation, working with a newly implemented D365 ERP system.