Financial Controller - Edinburgh

Ambitious, hands-on and commercially aware - this opportunity offers the chance to take real ownership within a respected, privately owned property investment and development business. Based in Edinburgh, this is a permanent, full-time role working closely with the Finance Director on a varied portfolio of high-profile projects and joint ventures. 

The Opportunity 

This position blends technical accounting responsibility with commercial, project-focused exposure. Supporting the Finance Director, you’ll help manage all financial aspects of a growing development portfolio - from management reporting and cashflow planning to joint venture oversight and investment analysis. It’s an ideal environment for someone eager to broaden their experience, deepen their commercial understanding and make a meaningful impact within a dynamic business. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Prepare monthly management accounts for development subsidiaries and joint ventures
• Review budgets, forecasts and reports prepared by joint venture partners
• Manage cashflows, banking drawdowns and covenant compliance
• Contribute to project appraisals, investment evaluations and financial models
• Produce annual statutory accounts and liaise with auditors
• Attend joint venture Board and Shareholder meetings
• Supervise and support finance team members
• Liaise with legal, tax and professional advisers
• Identify opportunities to enhance processes and reporting capability

What You’ll Bring 

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA / ACCA / ICAS)
• 2-5 years post qualified experience in financial control / management role(s) 
• Solid grounding in management and statutory reporting 
• Strong Excel, modelling and analytical skills, with commercial awareness. 
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels 
• Organised, proactive and detail-driven approach 
• Exposure to property, development or investment sectors would be advantageous but not essential 
• A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm to develop within a broad and varied role 

Package & Benefits 

• Competitive base package (available on request) 
• Discretionary annual bonus 
• Employer pension contribution of 8% (subject to 4% employee contribution) 
• 34 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) 
• Private health cover, life assurance and income protection 
• A comprehensive range of wellbeing, lifestyle and flexible benefits to support balance and growth 

Reasons to Join 

• Work closely with a highly experienced Finance Director and gain broad exposure across the full development cycle 
• Opportunity to combine technical accounting with strategic, project-driven work 
• Supportive, people-centred culture in a stable, well-financed organisation 
• Genuine scope for professional growth within a collaborative, entrepreneurial team 

To learn more or apply, please contact Jack Ramage at Jack@wilkinsonandassociates.co.uk for a private and confidential discussion. Alternatively, submit your CV and we’ll be in touch.