Finance Director

Reference: 4812392

Job d:
Closing date:

Location:

Edinburgh Salary: 85,000 + Benefits DEO (per annum)
Job type:
Permanent Working pattern:
Full time Industry: Energy, Utilities & Mining / Senior Finance Qualified Company:
Hays Consultant:
Catt Hall Hays office:
Edinburgh — 4th Floor, 2 Lochrin Square, 96 Fountainbridge Phone:
Email: catt.hall

Your new company

Hays are proud to
be partnering with a growing, values-led organisation to appoint an experienced
Finance Director. Operating across complex contractual and service-driven
environments, the organisation has built a strong reputation for delivering
high-quality outcomes, maintaining excellent stakeholder relationships and
driving sustainable growth.

This is a unique
opportunity to join an ambitious business at a pivotal stage in its
development. With a strong focus on operational excellence, commercial
performance and continuous improvement. The organisation is seeking a strategic
and commercially astute finance leader who can provide financial direction,
support future growth and contribute to wider business success.

Your new role Reporting
directly to the Chief Financial Officer.

The Finance Director will take overall
responsibility for the operational management of the organisation’s finances,
ensuring continued financial health, compliance, commercial performance and
sustainable growth. You will lead the finance function and play a key role
within the senior leadership team, providing strategic financial insight to
support business decision-making and future development. The
role encompasses leadership of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, cash
flow management and financial reporting, ensuring the delivery of accurate and
timely management information. You will present financial performance and
strategic insights to senior stakeholders, lead relationships with auditors and
advisors, and maintain robust governance, compliance and risk management
processes across the organisation.

A
significant aspect of the position will involve the development of
sophisticated commercial models to support pricing strategies, bids, cost
management and long-term planning. Working closely with colleagues across the
business, you will help drive operational efficiency, improve reporting
capabilities and support data-led decision-making. You will also lead and
develop a high-performing finance team, promoting a collaborative and
values-driven culture

What you'll need to succeedTo
be successful in this role, you will be a qualified accountant holding ACCA,
CIMA or an equivalent professional finance qualification, supported by
degree-level education or comparable professional experience. You will bring
significant experience operating in a senior finance leadership capacity and
possess strong technical expertise across financial reporting, budgeting,
forecasting, commercial analysis and management accounting.

You
will have a proven ability to develop sophisticated financial models, interpret
complex financial data and provide strategic recommendations that influence
business performance and growth. Strong leadership skills are essential,
together with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels and build
productive relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

The
successful candidate will be highly organised, commercially minded and capable
of managing competing priorities within a fast-paced environment. A commitment
to values-led leadership, team development and continuous improvement will be
key to success in the role.

Experience with in the energy efficiency, heating or
insulation sectors would be advantageous, although it is not essential

What you'll get in returnIn
return, you will join an organisation where your contribution will have a
direct impact on both organisational success and positive social outcomes. You
will be offered a highly visible leadership role with the opportunity to
influence strategic direction, drive financial performance and support
continued growth across the business.

The
organisation offers a competitive salary package, dependent on skills and
experience, alongside flexible working arrangements based in Edinburgh, 25 days
annual leave plus 9 public holidays, and the opportunity to work within a
supportive and collaborative environment that values innovation, leadership and
professional development.

What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #4812392 - Catt Hall