Job Description
Search are supporting the recruitment of a part-time Financial Controller to join an established professional services business in Edinburgh. Reporting directly to senior leadership, this is a broad, commercially focused role with responsibility for the entire finance function across multiple entities.
This position would suit an experienced Financial Controller or an ambitious Management Accountant looking to step into a more strategic role. You’ll have significant exposure to business performance, operational decision making and senior stakeholders whilst maintaining a hands on involvement in financial reporting, forecasting and financial control.
Your responsibilities will include:
Lead the finance function across multiple group entities
Produce monthly management accounts, forecasts, budgets & cashflow reporting
Deliver commercial insight & financial analysis to support strategic decision-making
Partner with operational leaders to improve profitability & business performance
Maintain financial controls, balance sheet integrity & statutory compliance
Manage year-end accounts, consolidations and audit processes
Oversee payroll, treasury & investment reporting activities
Manage relationships with auditors, banks & professional advisors
Lead finance process improvements & system developments
Manage & develop a small finance team
Skills and experience that will benefit your application:
Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
Previous experience in a Financial Controller or similar leadership role
Management accounting, forecasting and financial reporting experience
Experience working across multiple entities and jurisdictions
Analytical skills with ability to translate financial data into business insight
Commercial mindset with the confidence to influence senior stakeholders
Experience leading process improvements and finance transformation initiatives
Knowledge of group consolidations, transfer pricing or foreign exchange considerations
Experience managing or overseeing company investments, treasury activities or investment reporting
What’s in it for you:
Salary of 70,000- 80,000 full-time equivalent (FTE) depending on experience
Hybrid working options
Flexible 3 or 4 day working week
Senior leadership exposure and genuine influence on business decisions
Opportunity to own and develop the finance function
Broad remit spanning finance, operations and investments
Collaborative and supportive culture
To apply or find out more:
Please submit your CV at the earliest opportunity and/or get in touch at (url removed).
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
