Head of Finance | FD​/CFO | PE Backed

Meraki Talent are exclusively retained to appoint a permanent Head of Finance based in Edinburgh with good hybrid working paying £75,000 - £80,000 plus a competitive benefits package.

This is an ambitious, private equity-backed business at an exciting stage of its growth journey. Its multidisciplinary teams bring together a wealth of specialist expertise, creating a collaborative and intellectually engaging working environment. With continued investment and a clear focus on future growth, this is an excellent opportunity to join a high-quality organisation and play a part in the next chapter of its development.

The Head of Finance is the number one finance position within the organisation, working closely with the CEO, investors and Board and providing exceptional visibility and exposure across the business. This is a broad leadership role requiring an individual who can take ownership of the commercial and operational finance agenda from day one, providing high-quality insight, challenge and support to senior stakeholders and playing an active role in the organisation’s growth journey.

With a capable and stable finance team overseeing much of the day-to-day BAU activity, the successful individual will have the capacity to further strengthen financial reporting, controls, governance, risk and compliance. Crucially, however, the immediate value-add will come from commercial finance, operational finance and high-quality Board and investor reporting, helping to improve decision-making and support the organisation through its next stage of development

The role provides an excellent platform for career progression, with the opportunity to develop into a Finance Director position in the short to medium term and, longer term, progress towards Chief Financial Officer.

The role is based in Edinburgh with strong hybrid working options i.e. 2/3 or 3/2 split between office and home working. The position will also offer:

• The chance to join an ambitious private equity-backed business at an exciting stage of its growth journey.
• Truly influencing strategy, direction and decision making through CEO, Investor & Board interaction.
• Ability to own commercial finance, operational finance, and investor reporting from day one.
• Progression to Finance Director and Chief Financial Officer a realistic possibility.
• £75,000 - £80,000 base salary
• Potential of future share options

• Qualified Accountant - ESSENTIAL
• 5 Years+ post qualification experience
• Strong advisory experience within corporate finance, transaction services or restructuring - ESSENTIAL
• The employer is willing to consider a first time mover into industry from the above advisory paths or a 2nd time mover who can demonstrate strong exposure in one of the above advisory disciplines
• Exposure to private equity is preferred

All applicants MUST have full right to work for the UK as sponsorship CAN NOT be provided.