Senior Finance Manager

Search Consultancy; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in Edinburgh seeks a Senior Finance Manager to oversee critical financial operations on a part-time basis with hybrid working options. This pivotal role offers an opportunity to shape the financial strategy while ensuring compliance and operational efficiency in a values-driven organization.

Benefits

Generous leave allowance

Supportive culture

Hybrid and flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience in similar roles within Finance functions.
• Confident communicator able to engage stakeholders.
• Demonstrable leadership and managerial experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all day-to-day financial operations including cashflow.
• Lead the month-end process and produce management accounts.
• Manage budget planning and forecasting for senior leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Financial Reporting

Budget Planning

Compliance

Education

Fully or part-qualified accountant

Tools

Advanced Excel

Accounting systems

Payroll systems

Job description

Salary £40000.00 - £45000.00 per annum + Hybrid, flexible working

Search are supporting the recruitment of a Senior Finance Manager to lead our client's Finance function in Edinburgh on a part-time basis (3 days) with hybrid working. Reporting directly to the CEO, this is a pivotal leadership role offering the chance to shape financial strategy, ensure robust governance and contribute to the long-term sustainability of a dynamic and values-driven organisation.

Your responsibilities will include:
* Oversee all day-to-day financial operations, including cashflow, banking and reporting
* Lead the month-end process and produce management accounts with variance analysis
* Manage budget planning, forecasting, and financial reporting for senior leadership and Board
* Ensure compliance with financial controls, VAT returns, and audit requirements
* Line manage the Finance team and support payroll and pension processes
* Prepare year-end accounts and liaise with auditors
* Develop financial policies and procedures to ensure operational efficiency
* Support funding applications and reporting, including financial modelling
* Oversee insurance, licensing, and legal compliance
* Actively contribute to Senior Management meetings and Board reporting

Skills and experience that will benefit your application:
* A fully or part-qualified accountant
* Experience in a similar roles within Finance functions
* Proficient in accounting systems, payroll systems, and advanced Excel
* A confident communicator able to engage internal and external stakeholders
* Comfortable working independently and collaboratively as part of a leadership team
* Demonstrable leadership and managerial experience

What's in it for you:
* A salary range of £40,000 - £45,000 (full-time equivalent)
* Hybrid and flexible working options
* Generous leave allowance
* Supportive culture

If you'd like to apply or find out more, please submit your CV at the earliest opportunity and/or get in touch at [e-mail].

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.