Financial Controller

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).

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