Strategic Finance Controller - Edinburgh: Lead Growth & Controls

ABLE BRIDGE RECRUITMENT LIMITED; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is looking for a Finance Manager/Financial Controller to lead the finance/accounting function. This newly created role involves financial compliance management, preparation of management accounts, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. Candidates should be professionally qualified accountants, thrive in fast-paced environments, and possess strong communication skills. The role is office-based in Edinburgh for at least three days a week, offering an opportunity to contribute to the company's growth.

Qualifications

• Professionally qualified accountant is preferred.
• Thrives in a fast-paced and values-driven environment.
• Strong relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of the finance/accounting function.
• Develop and train the accounts team.
• Ensure financial compliance and implement improvements.
• Prepare and present monthly management accounts.
• Analyze annual budgets and ensure variances are managed.

Skills

Financial compliance management

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder relationship management

Process improvements

Financial forecasting

Education

Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CA, CIMA)

Job description

A leading recruitment firm is looking for a Finance Manager/Financial Controller to lead the finance/accounting function. This newly created role involves financial compliance management, preparation of management accounts, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. Candidates should be professionally qualified accountants, thrive in fast-paced environments, and possess strong communication skills. The role is office-based in Edinburgh for at least three days a week, offering an opportunity to contribute to the company's growth.