Financial Controller

iMultiply Resourcing; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Edinburgh is seeking a Financial Controller to support a system transition and drive financial performance. This role focuses on embedding financial controls and compliance while preparing for IPO. The candidate will work closely with senior finance leaders and manage key financial operations.

Benefits

A dynamic working environment

Access to unique industry-related events

Opportunity to work closely with experienced finance leaders

Qualifications

• Significant operational finance experience, ideally as a senior Management Accountant or Financial Controller.
• Deep working knowledge of Sage 200 in a multi-entity environment.
• Strong core accounting skills and track record of delivering accurate management information.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the implementation of Sage 200.
• Taking full ownership of credit control and aged debt reduction.
• Producing accurate and timely financial reporting and management information.

Skills

Operational finance experience

Credit control

Financial reporting

Sage 200

Core accounting skills

Resilience

Energetic

Job description

Are you an experienced finance professional looking for a rare opportunity to help shape a business on the path to IPO?

Based on site in central Edinburgh, this is a hands-on, high-impact Financial Controller role in a fast-paced, ambitious, and dynamic environment. You'll play a key part in supporting a system transition, driving financial performance, and embedding robust financial controls-while working closely with experienced leaders who have already navigated the public company journey.

The Company

This is a high-growth, multi-entity business with a strong commercial foundation and a clear strategic vision. Having grown significantly in recent years, the company is now preparing for flotation and future acquisitions. With a culture that blends pace, energy, and professionalism with a strong social and team-oriented spirit, this is a business that works hard and plays hard. The finance team is central to its continued success and evolution.

The Role

Reporting to the Finance Director and based at head office, the Financial Controller will be the most senior finance presence on-site. You'll be responsible for:

• Supporting the implementation of Sage 200 and helping embed it as the new operational standard.
• Taking full ownership of credit control and aged debt reduction.
• Producing accurate and timely management information and financial reporting.
• Ensuring strong financial controls and compliance across the business.
• Managing and supporting two finance team members based at other UK sites.
• Contributing to budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Supporting the business through IPO preparation and future M&A activity.

This is a full-time, office-based role in central Edinburgh with flexibility as needed to meet business demands.

The Ideal Candidate

Mandatory

• Significant operational finance experience, ideally as a senior Management Accountant, Financial Controller or equivalent.
• Deep working knowledge of Sage 200-confident and capable in a multi-entity environment.
• Strong core accounting skills with a track record of delivering accurate and timely management information.
• Full ownership of credit control processes.
• Resilient, energetic, and comfortable in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Able to work full-time on-site with flexibility as needed to meet business demands.

Beneficial

• Experience supporting a system implementation, particularly Sage 200.
• Exposure to IPO preparation or working in a publicly listed company.
• Familiarity with stock/inventory accounting.
• Experience or interest in M&A activity.
• A driven, ambitious mindset with a desire to grow alongside a scaling business.

On Offer

• Salary in the region of £48,000-£55,000, depending on experience.
• A rare opportunity to contribute to a business preparing for IPO and future acquisitions.
• A dynamic, sociable working environment with access to unique industry-related events.
• The chance to work closely with experienced finance and business leaders in a pivotal role.

iMultiply is committed to diversity and will promote diversity for all employees, workers and applicants. iMultiply will treat everyone equally and will not discriminate on the grounds of an individual's 'protected characteristic'.

If you like the look of this vacancy and think you could perform the role, but, you don't think you meet all the requirements, please DO APPLY for this opportunity. Data shows that certain groups, mainly women and people from Black and Minority communities, are less likely to apply for jobs where they don't meet 100% of role requirements. iMultiply would encourage you to apply for roles where there is room for development and growth."

For further information and a confidential chat, please contact Stuart Cadger at our Glasgow office.

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