Senior Finance Lead

Three Bridges Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with a highly respected organisation in Edinburgh to recruit a qualified accountant into a unique Corporate Finance role. This is an excellent opportunity to work across investment, early-stage businesses & the commercialisation of innovative ideas. The role has a structured split, working with a specialist investment team & partly within the wider finance function.

You’ll lead financial reporting & valuations across an early-stage investment portfolio, alongside post-deal commercial finance, royalty auditing & risk evaluation. It’s an unusual mix of technical accounting, valuations & commercial finance. You’ll bring a commercial lens to investment methodology, pricing, fundraising & wider decision-making. Why Work Here? Salary of up to £58,000 per annum 18-month fixed-term contract, with potential to continue beyond the initial term 35-hour working week 40 days combined annual leave & public holiday entitlement Strong employer pension contribution Flexible working & family-friendly policies Unique exposure to investment, valuations & post-deal commercial finance Opportunity to work across specialist investment & wider finance teams Collaborative, progressive working environment Job This role will give you the opportunity to:
Lead valuation & financial reporting across a portfolio of early-stage & non-trading investments Undertake fair value & group valuations, ensuring methodologies are robust Apply UK GAAP, FRS 102 & relevant investment guidance, including IPEV Support investment pricing, valuation decisions & fundraising activity Analyse portfolio performance & provide insight to support decision-making Lead relevant statutory, compliance & reporting activity Support financial data, reporting & information systems Provide post-deal finance support across a portfolio of commercial agreements Undertake commercial analysis, royalty audits & risk evaluations Work across investment & finance teams, bringing a commercial lens to technical financial information Potentially take on management responsibility, depending on experience You This role could suit someone from a technical accounting, corporate finance, valuations or investment background looking for something broader remit.

You don’t need to have covered every element, but you will need a strong technical foundation, credible valuation experience & a commercial mindset. You will ideally possess the following:
Professionally qualified accountant – ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, ICAEW or ICAS Strong technical accounting knowledge, including UK GAAP & FRS 102 Knowledge of investment valuation guidance, including IPEV Fair value valuation experience, ideally involving early-stage or non-trading businesses

Experience of group accounting & valuations Ability to assess valuation methodologies & ensure a robust approach Strong financial analysis & reporting skills Commercial mindset with the ability to look beyond the numbers Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly Strong stakeholder & relationship-building skills Practical, proactive & collaborative approach At Three Bridges Recruitment, two of our values are “striving for brilliance” & “relatability”.

We want every applicant to receive an excellent experience & ensure that this opportunity is the right fit for you.

Should this role be of interest, please apply with your most up-to-date CV or contact us for a confidential discussion.