Permanent Finance Director (Part Time or Full Time) with our SME client with operations in Ayrshire, Glasgow, and Greater London. This is a new role created due to growth after recent acquisitions and the role could potentially be undertaken 3, 4 or 5 days per week depending on the applicants experience and background.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will be responsible for:

• Ensuring the financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and strategic financial planning of the business
• Driving financial performance, managing risk, and supporting sustainable growth in a regulated financial services environment
• Preparing monthly and annual statutory accounts to meet IFRS and UK GAAP
• Presenting financial results and strategy to investors, regulators, and the board
• Reconciling, controlling, and managing client funds in a secure and timely manner
• Developing and delivering financial strategies in line with the firms objectives and regulatory environment
• Providing financial insight to support strategic decision making, new product launches and M&A activity
• Leading the budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning processes
• Delivering insightful financial reporting and KPI’s to the Board and leadership team
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory bodies
• Liaising with external auditors and compliance teams to maintain robust financial governance
• Managing the receipt and reconciliation of payments from customers and to clients
• Overseeing the implementation of financial systems and processes
• Leading and developing a high-performing finance team
• Business Partnering with business unit leaders to embed financial discipline and accountability

To apply, you will be a fully qualified accountant experienced at board level having previously held a Finance Director, CFO or Head of Finance role. A background in Financial Services would be advantageous such as banking, insurance, asset management, fintech or an FCA regulated firm. This role could be based in Ayrshire or Glasgow. Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 p.a. plus bonus and benefits.

Our client is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.