Operational Financial Controller - #2193217

Meraki Talent are supporting with the appointment of a permanent Operational Financial Controller based on the outskirts of Edinburgh paying up to £75,000 plus a competitive benefits package.

The Opportunity

This organisation has built a long-standing reputation for quality, service excellence and strong customer relationships, underpinned by a values-driven culture and a commitment to continuous improvement. As a well-established and highly respected business, it combines the stability and resources of a successful organisation with the agility and entrepreneurial mindset needed to embrace new opportunities. With ambitious expansion plans currently underway, the business is entering an exciting period of growth, investment and transformation that will bring positive change across multiple areas of the organisation. For individuals who enjoy working in a collaborative environment and want to play a meaningful role in shaping the future of a growing business, this represents a rare opportunity to join an employer with both a strong heritage and a clear vision for the future.

The key components of the role:

· Reporting to and deputising for the Director of Finance

· Building, mentoring and developing a high-performing finance function capable of supporting the business through its next phase of growth.

· Partnering with key stakeholders on commercial finance and FP&A activities to provide insight, drive performance and support strategic decision-making.

· Driving operational excellence across the finance function, ensuring scalable processes, controls and reporting frameworks are in place to support future expansion.

· Assuming full responsibility for the financial and management accounting functions, delivering accurate reporting and robust financial governance.

· Leading and optimising the transactional finance team, ensuring efficiency, accuracy and strong financial controls across all processes.

· Spearheading business-wide change and transformation initiatives, helping to modernise systems, improve processes and deliver lasting organisational improvement.

The Mentor Figure

The opportunity to work alongside the Director of Finance is a major attraction of this role. An exceptionally talented and commercially astute leader, they combine sharp strategic thinking with a genuinely humble and supportive leadership style. For candidates aspiring to step into senior finance leadership over the next five years, this represents a rare opportunity to learn from an outstanding mentor and accelerate their professional development.

Why Join

The position of Operational Financial Controller is based on the outskirts of Edinburgh with strong hybrid working options.

· Highly established and respected business

· Currently embarking on exciting period of growth and expansion

· Exceptional mentor figure in the Director of Finance

· Up to £75,000 base salary

· Competitive benefits package

Hybrid working

What You'll Bring

· Qualified Accountant

· Supervisory and/or people management experience

· Strong financial and management accounting capabilities

· Ability to impact operational and strategic objectives

· Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Next Steps

Please do not hesitate to contact John Gilbertson for a private & confidential discussion regarding this excellent permanent opportunity.

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