Commercial & Operations Finance Manager

Meraki Talent are exclusively supporting with the appointment of a Commercial & Operations Finance Manager based in Edinburgh paying £70,000 - £80,000 + 20% bonus and a fantastic benefits package.

The Opportunity

This is a highly commercial organisation with compelling domestic organic growth prospects. Alongside this, the business maintains a clear focus on corporate development, underpinned by both the expertise and financial capacity to execute strategic mergers or acquisitions swiftly should the right opportunity arise.

The Role

The Commercial & Operations Finance Manager role sits at the heart of the organisation’s commercial and operational decision-making, offering a significant opportunity to move beyond traditional financial reporting and become a true value-adding partner to the business.

Far removed from a routine month-end close environment, the role will provide meaningful influence across commercial strategy, operational performance and forward planning. Working closely with senior stakeholders, the successful candidate will translate financial insight into actionable decisions, identify opportunities to drive performance and help shape the future direction of the business.

The key components of the role will include:

• Business partnering with senior and non-financial stakeholders
• Influencing strategy, direction and decision making through financial planning & analysis
• Ownership of budgeting and forecasting cycles
• Opportunity to support with corporate development, corporate finance & investments activities

Why Join

The role is based in Edinburgh with a 3 (office working)/ 2 (home working) hybrid working model. The position also offers:

• £70,000 - £80,000 base salary - the employers preference is up to £75,000 although they are willing to consider excellent applicants up to £80,000
• Fantastic wider benefits package including generous pension, holidays & other benefits

What You'll Bring

• Qualified Accountant
• Strong commercial and operational finance exposure
• Ability to interact and influence with both senior and non-financial stakeholders
• Advanced user of Excel

All applicants must have right to work status for the UK as sponsorship CAN NOT be provided by the employer.