Meraki Talent are supporting with the permanent appointment of an Accountant/Finance Business Partner based in central Edinburgh paying £45,000 - £48,000 plus bonus & strong benefits. The Company Over the past decade this business has experienced over 500% growth, with a further 130% forecasted for the next 2 years alone. This growth trajectory will be achieved through both organic expansion and M&A activity. The Role The position can be described as a hybrid role that will be split between BAU finance and commercial finance. The role will be under the tutelage of a fantastic Director of Finance, with access to a brilliant Senior Commercial Accountant acting the perfect mentor figure.BAU Finance: Reviewing and developing processes, procedures, & controls Annual audit preparation Ensuring a robust month-end close Balance sheet integrity & reconciliations Assisting with VAT returns Overseeing an Accounts Assistant performing transactional finance processing Commercial Finance: Aiding direction and decision making through financial analysis & business partnering Business partnering with non-financial and senior stakeholders including C-Suite Involvement in tendering and sales process including pricing, costing and profit protection Production and presentation of MI & monthly reporting packs Financial modelling Budgeting & forecasting On Offer The position is based in central Edinburgh, with fantastic hybrid working (2 days per week in the office). The role will also offer: £45,000 - £48,000 Bonus Competitive pension A fantastic range of benefits & perks Flexible & hybrid working Candidate Profile The role needs strong month-end, and management & financial accounts experience, and an exposure to commercial finance with a real desire to build upon business partnering skills. We are keen to engage with candidates that meet the below criteria: Actively studying a professional accountancy qualification Strong month-end, and management & financial accounts experience Commercial finance exposure Proficient user of Excel & analytically minded Excellent communication skills Next Steps Please don’t hesitate to contact John Gilbertson for a private & confidential discussion regarding this excellent permanent opportunity.