Finance Manager

Robert Walters UK; Musselburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is looking for a Finance Manager to oversee financial operations and lead a finance team in Musselburgh. The successful candidate will drive financial reporting, compliance, and process improvement, while using Sage accounting systems and Power BI. The role offers a salary between £60,000 and £70,000 per annum, with a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial management, controlling, or audit.
• Proven experience working with Sage accounting systems, including reporting and reconciliations.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience with Power BI or similar data tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and analyse financial statements.
• Lead the annual budget process and deliver accurate forecasts.
• Drive process improvements and automation.

Skills

Financial management

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Excel proficiency

Sage accounting systems

Power BI

Education

ACCA/ACA/CIMA or equivalent Qualified

Tools

Sage accounting software

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Overview

Do you thrive in a fast-paced, international environment where finance plays a key role in growth and change? Then Robert Walters have the role for you. As Finance Manager, you will lead the financial operations of a growing SME organisation, ensuring robust reporting, compliance, and data-driven insights. You’ll work closely with the local management team and the wider Group Finance organisation to strengthen financial control and support ongoing business transformation.

This is not just a reporting role — it’s an opportunity to shape and modernise the finance function of a growing organisation. You’ll play a key part in harmonising systems, improving processes, and embedding a culture of transparency, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Financial reporting: Prepare, review, and analyse monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with UK GAAP, IFRS and Group standards
• Budgeting & forecasting: Lead the annual budget process and deliver accurate, forward-looking forecasts
• Finance transformation: Drive process improvements, automation, and system alignment to enhance accuracy and efficiency
• Systems & reporting: Oversee and optimise the use of Sage accounting software as the core financial system, ensuring data integrity and efficient reporting. Collaborate on system integration’s and improvements, including the use of Power BI for reporting and analysis
• Compliance & audit: Ensure full compliance with IFRS, UK GAAP, and internal policies
• Coordinate external audits and internal control reviews
• Business partnering: Provide financial insight and advice to management on performance, risks, and opportunities
• Team leadership: Manage and develop the local finance team, fostering accountability and growth

You bring:

• ACCA/ACA/CIMA or equivalent Qualified
• Experience in financial management, controlling, or audit
• Proven experience working with Sage accounting systems, including reporting, reconciliations, and system improvements
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience with Power BI or similar data tools
• Demonstrated success in finance transformation, process improvement, or system implementation
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

About the job

Contract Type: Permanent

Specialism: Accountancy & Finance

Focus: Finance Manager

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Mid Management

Location: Musselburgh

Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 per annum

Industry: Accountancy

Date posted: 24 October 2025

Consultant: Kathryn Parkinson