Meraki Talent
Financial Controller - Rapidly Growing SME
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Meraki Talent are exclusively supporting with the appointment of a Financial Controller based in central Edinburgh with good hybrid working paying £60,000 - £65,000 + strong incentives.
The Opportunity
This cutting-edge technology business is entering an exciting new phase of growth. With demand accelerating rapidly, the business is in advanced discussions with several world-leading organisations to become a key part of their supply chains, creating significant opportunities for further scale and international growth.
Already recognised by market experts as a genuine disruptor within its sector, the business has developed highly innovative products and services that are challenging established approaches and creating new possibilities for customers.
With significant capital now available to accelerate investment, the business is scaling its production and operational capabilities to meet growing demand. For the right individual, this represents a rare opportunity to join an ambitious, well-funded technology business at a pivotal point in its growth journey and play a meaningful role in shaping what comes next.
The Role
The Financial Controller role presents an exceptional opportunity to establish the financial control, governance and reporting foundations required to support the next phase of the business's growth, whilst playing a pivotal role within the SLT and working closely with the Board to influence strategy, direction and decision-making.
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In the short term, the successful candidate will need to be comfortable taking a hands-on approach across a relatively low-volume transactional environment, with the opportunity to shape processes, controls and ways of working from the outset. As the business scales and transaction volumes increase, the expectation is that the Financial Controller will build and develop a high-performing finance team, progressively stepping away from transactional finance and month-end activity to focus increasingly on commercial, operational and strategic priorities.
The key components will include:
- Business partnering with SLT and Board to influence strategy, direction and decision making
- Production and presentation of monthly management accounts & reporting packs
- Ownership of financial and statutory reporting
- Budgeting, forecasting and financial planning & analysis
- Cashflow forecasting and analysis
- Overseeing AP, AR, credit control and payroll
- Supporting with taxation returns
- Liaising with operations - supply chain, procurement, logistics
- Reviewing and developing processes, procedures, controls & systems
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Why Join
The position of Financial Controller is based in central Edinburgh with hybrid working of 3 days in the office, and 2 days at home. The office location is easily accessible via bus, tram, train and parking can be made available. The position will also offer:
- Cutting edge technology business on rapid growth journey
- People first centric culture
- £60,000 - £65,000 base salary
- Strong financial incentives on-top of base salary
- Wider benefits package
- Hybrid & flexible working
What You'll Bring
We are keen to engage with finance professionals that match the below criteria:
- Proven track record at Accountant, Finance Manager or Financial Controller level
- Strong experience of operating within an SME business - ESSENTIAL
- Strong blend of management accounting, financial accounting and operational & commercial finance
- Excellent communication and stakeholder managements skills
- Well versed in financial systems/software & proficient user of Excel
Next Steps
Please don't hesitate to contact John Gilbertson for a private & confidential discussion.
A full job specification is available upon request from relevant applicants.
All applicants must have full right to work status for the UK as sponsorship CAN NOT be provided by the employer.
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