Finance Manager with progression to Finance Director
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Meraki Talent are exclusively supporting with the appointment of a permanent Finance Manager based in Edinburgh paying £65,000 - £75,000 plus excellent bonus, pension & benefits.
The Opportunity
This cutting edge technology business is one of absolute strength due to it’s rich history of performance & excellence, it’s product/service diversification and finally it’s global reach. The Director of Finance is looking to appoint a Finance Manager that is capable of becoming their successor within the next 4-5 years.
The Role
The Finance Manager needs to have strong financial accounting principles, but completely motivated and obsessed about adding value. The Director of Finance wants to provide the Finance Manager with the perfect platform and bandwidth for success so initially this role won’t involve people management responsibilities, however once embedded this role will progress to a Head of Finance/Financial Controller to take responsibility for the team, and then laterally moving to the Director of Finance in 4-5 years time.
The key components of the role will include:
Commercial & Operational Duties:
Aiding direction, decision making, strategy and business planning through business partnering
Production and presentation of monthly reporting packs
Reviewing and development of MI, data and monthly management accountings process
KPI setting and reporting
Commercial and financial analysis – sales, OPEX, CAPEX, margins, investment appraisal
Variance analysis with ability to understand & challenge variances
Leading and championing high profile process improvement projects – processes, procedures, controls, systems & automation
Cashflow forecasting and analysis
Financial Accounting Duties:
Feeding into annual audit process including liaising with External Auditors
Supporting the Financial Accountant with preparation of statutory accounts and returns, taxation returns & compliance
Assisting wider finance function with:
Balance sheet integrity & reconciliations
Intercompany transactions
Ensuring robust month and year-end
Ledger maintenance
Payroll
On Offer
The position of Finance Manager is based in Edinburgh with excellent flexible and hybrid working. The role will also offer:
£65,000 - £75,000 base salary
Excellent bonus potential
Fantastic pension contributions
Generous holiday allowance
Private healthcare
Life cover
A range of other benefits & perks
Candidate Profile
We are keen to engage with individuals that match the below criteria:
Qualified Accountant
Solid financial accounting principles
Can demonstrate value add within commercial & operational finance
Excellent communication & stakeholder managements skills
Next Steps
Please do not hesitate to contact John Gilbertson for a private & confidential discussion regarding this excellent permanent opportunity.