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 fergus.wade@search.co.uk.

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.