Search are delighted to be supporting the recruitment of a Finance Manager for our client's Edinburgh office with hybrid working on a full-time (35 hours) permanent basis.

Within the role, you'd be responsible for leading the Finance function and overseeing governance and compliance requirements. As a key member of the leadership team, you'd have scope to influence the financial strategy of the organisation, partly through provision of robust financial planning, analysis and reporting.

If you're a Qualified Accountant with leadership experience, demonstrable financial management ability and are looking to join a supportive organisation offering the opportunity to make an impact and shape financial strategy, you'd be encouraged to apply.

Your responsibilities will include:
* Lead the Finance team to deliver on strategic goals and support organisational development.
* Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and long-term sustainability.
* Ensure robust financial controls, statutory compliance, and successful audit outcomes.
* Produce monthly management accounts and financial analysis for senior stakeholders.
* Develop commercial pricing models, support bid processes and assess project budgets.
* Act as a strategic business partner, identifying risks and opportunities to support decision-making.
* Review contracts and funder agreements to optimise value and minimise risk.
* Oversee payroll, pensions, and various office operations.
* Ensure and manage compliance and governance requirements.

Skills and experience that will benefit your application:
* A recognised accountancy qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ICAS).
* Experience leading financial planning and managing financial performance.
* Comfortable managing cash flow.
* A track record of managing finance functions and demonstrable leadership ability.
* Strong commercial awareness and the ability to think strategically.
* Experience overseeing operational services.
* Excellent communication skills with ability to engage internal and external stakeholders.

What's in it for you?
* A salary of circa 50k - 54k.
* Hybrid and flexible working options including compressed hours and 9-day fortnights.
* Generous leave allowance.
* Double matched pension.
* Range of benefits including enhanced maternity leave.
* Supportive culture with learning and development opportunities.

If you'd like to apply or find out more, please submit your CV at the earliest opportunity and/or get in touch at fergus.wade@search.co.uk.

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.