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Interim Director of Finance

Michael Page Scotland
Posted 14 days ago, valid for 10 days
Location

Glasgow, City of Glasgow G62 6EP, Scotland

Salary

£550 per day

Contract type

Full Time

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  • We are looking for an Interim Director of Finance to lead the accounting and finance department of a large public sector organisation in Glasgow.
  • The successful candidate should have a professional accountancy qualification and a proven leadership background in a public sector environment.
  • Key responsibilities include overseeing financial operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and developing strategic financial plans.
  • The role offers an estimated daily rate of £550 and the chance to work with a dedicated team while making a significant impact in the public sector.
  • Candidates are expected to have strong analytical skills and excellent communication abilities, with the position being mostly home-based except for one office day per week in Edinburgh or Glasgow.

We are seeking an Interim Director of Finance who will lead our public sector organisation's accounting and finance department, providing strategic financial guidance and ensuring robust fiscal management.

Client Details

Our client is a large public sector organisation based in Glasgow. The firm boasts a diverse and inclusive workforce and prides itself on its dedicated team of professionals.

Description

  • Overseeing the Accounting & Finance department.
  • Developing and implementing strategic financial plans.
  • Ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
  • Providing financial reports and interpreting financial information to managerial staff.
  • Monitoring and interpreting cash flows and predicting future trends.
  • Managing budgeting and forecasting processes.
  • Leading and developing finance teams.
  • Engaging with stakeholders on financial matters.

Profile

A successful Interim Director of Finance should have:

  • A proffesional accountancy qualification is essential - eg ACCA, ICAS, CIMA etc
  • An academic background in Finance, Accounting or similar field.
  • Proven leadership skills in a public sector setting.
  • Strong knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles.
  • Excellent understanding of automated financial and accounting reporting systems.
  • Superior analytical skills to evaluate financial operations.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Job Offer

  • An estimated daily rate of £550
  • Opportunity to work with a dedicated and professional team.
  • Chance to make a real impact in the public sector industry.
  • Working in the vibrant city of Glasgow.

We encourage all who meet the above criteria to apply for this exciting role in an organisation that values your expertise and contribution. This Interim Director of Finance role offers the opportunity to make a real difference in the public sector industry.

This role is mostly home based and candidates will normally only be expected to be in the office in Edinburgh or Glasgow one day a week - travel will not be paid for

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.