Board-Level Finance Director — Growth & Strategy

Edinburgh City Football Club Limited.; East Kilbride; Hybrid; GBP 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Board exposure

Growth opportunities

Office-based 5 days a week

Job summary

Edinburgh City Football Club Limited, East Kilbride, is seeking an experienced Finance Director to lead the financial function for a growing SME manufacturing business operating across the UK and international markets.

You will report to the Board, manage a small finance team, drive robust controls, deliver timely reporting, support strategy, and balance hands-on finance leadership with strategic oversight. Salary up to £85,000 plus benefits; office-based five days.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with ACA/ACCA/CIMA.
• Proven senior finance leadership experience in an SME environment.
• Strong IFRS/statutory reporting and budgeting knowledge.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly management accounts and Board reporting packs.
• Lead the annual statutory accounts process and liaise with external auditors.
• Oversee VAT returns, corporation tax and wider tax compliance.
• Maintain robust financial controls, governance and reporting procedures.
• Prepare and monitor cash flow forecasts and treasury activities.
• Approve company payments including international transactions.
• Review pricing and profitability for new opportunities and growth initiatives.
• Oversee payroll processes and remuneration budgeting.
• Support R&D tax credit submissions and regulatory reporting.

Skills

Senior finance leadership

Stakeholder influence

Strategic financial insight

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)

Tools

Sage 200

Sage Payroll

Job description

Edinburgh City Football Club Limited, East Kilbride, is seeking an experienced Finance Director to lead the financial function for a growing SME manufacturing business operating across the UK and international markets.

You will report to the Board, manage a small finance team, drive robust controls, deliver timely reporting, support strategy, and balance hands-on finance leadership with strategic oversight. Salary up to £85,000 plus benefits; office-based five days.