Robert Half is partnering with a growing Edinburgh-based organisation to recruit a Finance Manager. This is a broad, hands-on role offering responsibility across management accounting, financial operations, and reporting, within a fast-paced, multi-entity environment.
The position would suit a well-rounded finance professional looking to take ownership of core finance processes, improve reporting and controls, and support senior stakeholders with meaningful financial insight.
Key Responsibilities
This role will take ownership of the management accounting function while supporting statutory reporting and financial operations. Working closely with senior stakeholders and external advisors, the Finance Manager will play a key role in ensuring robust financial controls, insightful reporting, and scalable processes to support business growth. Responsibilities will include:
1. Preparation and review of monthly management accounts across multiple entities, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
2. Ownership of monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting cycles, including coordination with external auditors and professional advisors.
3. Providing financial analysis and insight to support commercial and strategic decision-making.
4. Oversight of day-to-day financial operations including payroll, VAT returns, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
5. Driving improvements in financial systems, processes, and controls; including involvement in system upgrades or migrations (e.g. Xero).
6. Supporting cost control initiatives and contributing to budgeting and forecasting activities.
7. Working with non-finance stakeholders to improve financial understanding and support operational decision-making.
8. Assisting with the financial set-up of new business initiatives, including reporting structures, bank accounts, and internal controls.
About You
We are keen to speak with candidates who are confident operating in a broad finance role and comfortable managing competing priorities. You will be detail-oriented, commercially aware, and capable of communicating effectively across the business. The ideal candidate will have:
9. Experience: Proven experience in a relevant finance or accounting role; part-qualified, qualified-by-experience, or fully qualified candidates will be considered.
10. Technical Skills: Strong understanding of management accounting, financial reporting, and core finance operations.
11. Systems & Excel: Experience using accounting systems such as Xero and payroll software such as BrightPay, alongside strong Excel skills.
12. Commercial Mindset: An analytical approach with the ability to interpret financial data and provide practical insight.
13. Communication: Confidence working with non-financial stakeholders and explaining financial matters clearly.
14. Organisation: The ability to manage deadlines, prioritise workload, and operate effectively in a changing environment.
What's On Offer?
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional seeking a varied, hands-on role within a growing and evolving organisation. You'll gain exposure across multiple areas of finance, with scope to influence processes and support business decision-making.
Salary is offered in the range of £50,000-£60,000 plus benefits, depending on experience.
To find out more about this Finance Manager opportunity, please apply or contact a member of the Robert Half team for a confidential discussion.
Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training.