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.