Finance Manager

Finance Manager

Location: Edinburgh (Office Based) Salary: Competitive + Benefits Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

The Opportunity

Reed Finance are delighted to be partnering with a growing and ambitious organisation in Edinburgh to recruit an experienced Finance Manager.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified finance professional looking to take ownership of a broad finance function within a dynamic business environment. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, driving process improvements, strengthening financial controls, and supporting the organisation's continued growth.

The successful candidate will combine strong technical accounting skills with a proactive, hands-on approach and the ability to work effectively with both finance and operational teams.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Business Partnering

Lead the month-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.

Prepare monthly management accounts, board reports and supporting commentary.

Analyse financial performance against budgets and forecasts.

Develop budgets, forecasts and financial models to support strategic planning.

Maintain robust balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls.

Support year-end reporting, statutory accounts preparation and audit requirements.

Provide financial insights and ad hoc reporting to senior stakeholders.

Partner with operational teams to support effective decision-making.

Operational Finance & Cash Management

Manage daily cashflow monitoring and forecasting.

Oversee sales ledger, purchase ledger and financial journals.

Review customer accounts and support decisions relating to outstanding debt.

Ensure high-volume invoicing and customer billing processes operate efficiently.

Manage supplier payments, expenses and weekly payment runs.

Support effective credit control processes and cash collection activities.

Process Improvement & Systems

Review and enhance finance processes, procedures and controls.

Identify opportunities for efficiency improvements and automation.

Support the ongoing development and optimisation of finance systems.

Drive initiatives to support increasing transaction volumes and business growth.

Tax & Compliance

Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns.

Provide guidance on VAT treatment and compliance matters.

Work alongside external advisors on Corporation Tax requirements.

Liaise with HMRC and other regulatory bodies as required.

Team Leadership

Manage, mentor and develop a small finance team.

Ensure work is completed accurately and within required deadlines.

Support ongoing training and professional development.

Foster a collaborative and high-performing finance function.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally possess

Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CA, ACA or equivalent).

Previous experience in a Finance Manager or Senior Management Accountant position.

Strong technical accounting and financial reporting expertise.

Knowledge of VAT, payroll and financial compliance requirements.

Strong Excel and financial systems experience.

What's on Offer?

Opportunity to play a key role in a growing organisation.

Broad and varied Finance Manager position with genuine ownership.

Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making.

Long-term career development opportunities.