Rutherford Cross Retained by Scottish Water to Appoint Head of Finance Business Partnering

Rutherford Cross is delighted to be retained by Scottish Water to recruit its Head of Finance Business Partnering. The role can be based at any of Scottish Water’s key locations in Scotland, with an understanding that many of the key relationships will be centred around the Central Belt.

The Head of Finance Business Partnering will report directly to Alan Dingwall, CFO and lead a team of Business Partners aligned to their Delivery Directorates. The role provides enterprise‑level finance leadership: translating strategy into performance, shaping value and risk trade‑offs, and influencing decision‑making across Scottish Water.

Scottish Water is a publicly owned organisation responsible for managing Scotland’s water and wastewater services. It looks after the entire water cycle, from protecting natural sources to delivering high‑quality drinking water and safely treating wastewater before returning it to the environment. The organisation plays a vital role in supporting communities and businesses across Scotland while safeguarding one of the nation’s most important natural resources.

Customers and communities are central to Scottish Water’s role and responsibilities. The organisation focuses on delivering excellent service, providing value for money, and continually improving performance, while investing for the long term to ensure resilient, reliable services now and for future generations. Sustainability and environmental stewardship are key priorities, reflecting its commitment to supporting a thriving and sustainable Scotland.

This role will lead and develop the Finance Business Partner community and toolkit and deliver quality financial decision support based on insight through data to influence the financial outcomes and generate additional cash to deliver their strategic ambitions.

For more information on this hugely exciting and unique opportunity, please see the position profile and if interested please get in touch with Hazel Wynn at Rutherford Cross: [email protected]

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