Head of Finance

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Head of Finance

Application Deadline: 28 February 2025

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Glasgow

Reporting To: Managing Director

Description

A fantastic opportunity is now available to join our Senior Leadership Team at Solvd. in the centre of Glasgow. Our team provide several services including Customer Experience, Finance and Payroll. Solvd. is a vibrant, friendly office, where our people are committed to delivering the best experience for our customers.

We offer a competitive salary and great benefits. Our people are our greatest strength and live by our values of Dependable, Proactive, Agile & Inclusive, so come and join our team!

The Role

As Head of Finance, you will be responsible for leading the day-to-day operational finance function, assisting the Solvd. Managing Director in the financial management of all Solvd. activities. You will own the Solvd. cost centre, recharge models and the development of new business recharge models.

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team the role involves input and collaboration on the design and delivery of Solvd. Strategy including leading transformational change and standardisation across Solvd. Finance and Operating Companies.

Solvd. are Disability Confident accredited and committed member of Inclusive Employers. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. If you need any support or further information before applying for this role, please get in touch with our People Team via people@solvd.solutions

Key Responsibilities

Head of Finance responsibilities include creating forecasting models, assessing risk and controls, and ensuring all accounting activities comply with regulations and legislation.

You will lead the Solvd. Finance team to deliver finance activities to each operating company. Creating key relationships, you will deliver meaningful data to the group and operating companies to deliver exceptional results for the Transport UK (TUK) Group Finance teams, identifying strategic improvements.

Your key accountabilities will include:

• Commercial Strategy
• People Management
• Accounting
• Process Improvement
• Reporting

For full details on the role please refer to the attached Role Profile.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Attainments

• Educated to BSc/MSc Degree level in Finance or Accounting.
• Professional accounting qualification
• Significant post-qualification experience in industry.

Abilities

• Effective listening, communication and influencing skills at senior management, capable of adapting style to target audience.
• Ability to apply commercial pragmatism in prioritising risk management & internal control initiatives.

General intelligence

• Proven analytical background.
• Sound understanding of VAT and Accounting technical standards.
• Outstanding analytical dexterity with sound organisational aptitude.

Personal attributes

• Effective listening, communication and influencing skills at senior management level, capable of adapting style to target audience; ability to apply commercial pragmatism.
• Tenacity at dealing with and extracting the best from colleagues and peers both within Solvd. and in the UK subsidiaries.
• Self-starter with the ability to streamline functions and passion to learn and grow.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including written and oral communication skills.
• Comfort dealing with ambiguity and ability to work independently.
• Must possess excellent communication and presentation skills and be comfortable interacting with executive-level management.
• Flexibility to travel.

Benefits

• Discretionary ScotRail Season Ticket (home to work)
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Living Wage and Living Hours Accredited
• 34 days holiday (including public holidays) with option to buy additional
• Generous salary exchange Pension Scheme and Life Assurance Scheme
• Optional Health Cashplan Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme and Wellbeing Support including mental, physical, financial and social
• Flexible dress code where you can Dress for Your Day!
• Social events including Summer Event and Christmas Party