Meraki Talent are exclusively supporting with the appointment of a permanent Finance Manager based in Edinburgh paying £65,000 - £75,000 plus excellent bonus, pension & benefits. The OpportunityThis cutting edge technology business is one of absolute strength due to it’s rich history of performance & excellence, it’s product/service diversification and finally it’s global reach. The Director of Finance is looking to appoint a Finance Manager that is capable of becoming their successor within the next 4-5 years. The RoleThe Finance Manager needs to have strong financial accounting principles, but completely motivated and obsessed about adding value. The Director of Finance wants to provide the Finance Manager with the perfect platform and bandwidth for success so initially this role won’t involve people management responsibilities, however once embedded this role will progress to a Head of Finance/Financial Controller to take responsibility for the team, and then laterally moving to the Director of Finance in 4-5 years time.The key components of the role will include:Commercial & Operational Duties:Aiding direction, decision making, strategy and business planning through business partnering Production and presentation of monthly reporting packsReviewing and development of MI, data and monthly management accountings processKPI setting and reporting Commercial and financial analysis – sales, OPEX, CAPEX, margins, investment appraisalVariance analysis with ability to understand & challenge variancesLeading and championing high profile process improvement projects – processes, procedures, controls, systems & automation Cashflow forecasting and analysis Financial Accounting Duties:Feeding into annual audit process including liaising with External AuditorsSupporting the Financial Accountant with preparation of statutory accounts and returns, taxation returns & compliance Assisting wider finance function with:Balance sheet integrity & reconciliations Intercompany transactionsEnsuring robust month and year-endLedger maintenancePayroll On OfferThe position of Finance Manager is based in Edinburgh with excellent flexible and hybrid working. The role will also offer:£65,000 - £75,000 base salary Excellent bonus potentialFantastic pension contributionsGenerous holiday allowancePrivate healthcareLife cover A range of other benefits & perksCandidate ProfileWe are keen to engage with individuals that match the below criteria:Qualified AccountantSolid financial accounting principlesCan demonstrate value add within commercial & operational financeExcellent communication & stakeholder managements skillsNext StepsPlease do not hesitate to contact John Gilbertson for a private & confidential discussion regarding this excellent permanent opportunity.