Financial Controller - Edinburgh

Are you an ambitious finance professional ready to take ownership of a high-impact role within a growing premium drinks business? This permanent position, based in Edinburgh with hybrid working available, offers the chance to play a pivotal part in shaping the financial future of a scaling company operating in the drinks industry.

The Opportunity

As Financial Controller, you will be a key member of the senior leadership team, overseeing all financial operations while providing strategic insight to support ongoing expansion. This is a hands-on and commercially focused role where you’ll enhance financial processes, strengthen controls, and deliver the analysis needed to drive growth in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. You’ll help shape the finance function as the business enters its next stage of evolution.

A Great Move for an ‘Up-and-Coming’ Leader

This role is particularly well suited to an ambitious “up and comer” – someone stepping into their first Financial Controller position or moving from a strong Finance Manager role into a broader leadership remit. There is no expectation that you arrive as the finished article or a fully formed strategic leader from day one. Instead, the business is looking for someone who is hungry to learn, willing to take initiative and excited by the opportunity to grow with a company that is looking to make waves in its sector. If you see yourself as capable, driven and ready to take on a role where you can have real impact – rather than simply maintaining the status quo – this will be an excellent platform for your development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the finance function, including AP/AR, budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Oversee cashflow management, working capital and funding requirements.
• Deliver strategic financial insights to support investment decisions, operational efficiency and market expansion.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, tax and regulatory requirements.
• Implement scalable financial systems, processes and controls suited to a rapidly growing spirits/alcohol business.
• Partner with senior leadership on pricing, commercial opportunities and cost management.
• Work closely with private equity stakeholders and their finance teams.
• Manage relationships with banks, auditors, investors and external advisors.

Candidate Profile

• Qualified accountant (CA/ACA/ACCA or equivalent).
• Experience as a Financial Controller or Finance Manager, ideally within a scaling or fast-growth environment.
• Background in the spirits, alcohol, beverage, FMCG or manufacturing sectors is advantageous; Scotch whisky experience highly valued.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and improve financial infrastructure within a growing business.
• Commercially minded with experience supporting strategic decision-making.
• Hands-on, pragmatic and adaptable, comfortable in an entrepreneurial setting.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with experience managing a small finance team.

Package & Benefits

• Base salary: Competitive (DOE – range available on request).
• Location: Edinburgh, with hybrid working available.
• Full-time, permanent position within an established but growing business.
• Standard benefits package (details available on request).
• Clear long-term career development potential as the business continues to scale.

Reasons to Join

• Take on a high-visibility leadership role within an ambitious and expanding premium drinks business.
• Play a central part in building scalable financial infrastructure during a critical growth phase.
• Influence commercial decision-making across an exciting and evolving sector.
• Join a business backed by investment and poised for significant expansion.

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.