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Job Description About Aberdeen Aberdeen Group plc is one of Europe’s largest investment companies, and we are built on a long-standing culture of caring about the future and making a positive impact. Together we invest for a better future. We do it to make a difference to the lives of our clients and customers, our employees, society, and our shareholders. Our business is structured around three distinct areas focused on our clients' changing needs: Aberdeen Investments, Aberdeen Adviser, and interactive investor. As part of our Investments Finance team, you will help drive informed decision-making that supports our purpose and brings our ambition to invest in your tomorrow to life. About the Department The Investments Finance team partners closely with business leaders across Aberdeen Investments, providing financial insight, forecasting, reporting and analysis that support strategic decision-making. Working in a collaborative and commercially focused environment, the team helps ensure resources are deployed effectively and performance is clearly understood. Through strong stakeholder partnerships and data-driven insights, the team plays an important role in enabling our clients to be better investors. About the Role This permanent opportunity is based in Edinburgh and offers the chance to work at the heart of the Investments Finance function. You will partner with Finance Business Partners and senior stakeholders to deliver forecasting, reporting, commercial analysis and management information that support key business decisions. With regular interaction with senior leaders and clear progression opportunities, this role provides an excellent platform to invest in your tomorrow and build towards a future Finance Business Partner career. Key Responsibilities • Support monthly forecasting and annual planning processes, delivering accurate workforce forecasts for approximately 1,900 FTE employees., • Prepare monthly financial reporting for the Investments Executive, supported by insightful and commercially focused commentary., • Collaborate on projects across Finance and Investments, identifying opportunities to improve processes, reporting and efficiency., • Provide analysis and commercial insight on key business initiatives, cost drivers and indirect cost allocations., • Develop management information including CEO reporting, regional reporting and Power BI dashboards that support business decision-making., • Build strong relationships across Finance and Investments while strengthening the team’s data visualisation and Power BI capability. About the Candidate • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) (essential), preferably with some post-qualification experience., • Strong accounting, financial analysis and reporting capability with a focus on accuracy and quality. (essential), • Analytical and curious mindset with an interest in understanding complex cost drivers and business performance. (essential), • Well organised with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver to reporting deadlines. (essential), • Experience within asset management or the wider financial services sector. (essential), • Collaborative approach and ability to build effective stakeholder relationships across Finance and the wider business. (desirable), • Ability to communicate financial information clearly and translate insights into practical recommendations. (desirable) We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you have a disability and would like to apply to one of our UK roles under the Disability Confident Scheme, please notify us by completing the relevant section in our candidate questionnaire. One of our team will reach out to support you through your application process. We want you to be the real you throughout our recruitment process. Sharing your diversity information helps us understand the reach and impact of our hiring practices, and build a workplace where all people can thrive and belong. This information is kept separate from your application and is not visible to recruiters, hiring managers, or assessors at any stage. Our benefits There's more to working life than coming home with a good salary. We have an environment where you can learn, get involved and be supported. When you join us, your reward will be one of the best around. This includes 40 days’ annual leave, a 16% employer pension contribution, a discretionary performance-based bonus (where applicable), private healthcare and a range of flexible benefits – including gym discounts, season ticket loans and access to an employee discount portal. You can read more about our benefits _ Our business Enabling our clients to be better investors drives everything we do. Our business is structured around three distinct areas – our vectors of growth – focused on our clients’ changing needs. You can find out more about what we do _. An inclusive way of working Whatever way you like to work, if you have the talent and commitment to join our team, we’d like to hear from you. At Aberdeen we’ve adopted a ‘blended working’ approach. This approach combines the benefits of face-to-face collaboration, coaching and connecting in our offices with the flexibility of working from home. It enables colleagues to find a balance that works for their roles, their teams, our clients and our business. _, where diverse perspectives drive our actions, is at the core of who we are and what we do. If you need assistance with your application, or a reasonable adjustment to your interview arrangements – for example, because you are neurodivergent, or have a physical, sensory, cognitive, mental, visible or invisible disability – please let us know and we’ll be happy to help. #aberdeenplcjobs

Job Description About Aberdeen Aberdeen plc is one of Europe’s largest investment companies, and we are built on a long-standing culture of caring about the future and making a positive impact. Together we invest for a better future. We do it to make a difference to the lives of our clients and customers, our employees, society, and our shareholders. Our business is structured around three distinct areas focused on our clients' changing needs: Aberdeen Investments, Aberdeen Adviser, and interactive investor. As Head of Accounting Shared Services, you will help bring 'Invest in your tomorrow' to life by protecting financial integrity and enabling trusted decisions for our clients and our business. About the Department Finance Operations is a core part of Aberdeen’s Finance function, delivering services across Record to Report, Billing, Banking, Accounts Payable and Supplier Relationship Management. Within Group Financial Control, the Record to Report team is responsible for managing General Ledger operations, balance sheet control, reconciliations and the delivery of month-end, quarter-end and year-end close activities across the Group. Working closely with colleagues in Edinburgh and Chennai, the team operates within a shared services environment, ensuring robust controls, accurate reporting and high-quality financial outcomes. Through strong governance, continuous improvement and operational excellence, the team helps enable our clients to be better investors. About the Role This is a senior Finance Operations leadership opportunity within the Record-to-Report (R2R) function, responsible for leading the organisation's General Ledger operations and financial control environment. As head of a large-scale operational finance function, you will be accountable for the delivery of core finance processes including ledger integrity, reconciliations, balance sheet substantiation, controls governance and period-end close activities. Working across Edinburgh and offshore teams, you will lead a shared services operating model focused on operational excellence, control effectiveness, service delivery and continuous improvement. The role is particularly suited to finance operations, shared services, R2R, controllership and finance service delivery leaders who have experience managing large operational teams and driving high-volume finance processes. Rather than focusing on statutory reporting and external accounts production, this role centres on the effective running of finance operations, ownership of key control frameworks and ensuring the integrity of financial data and processes across the business. Leading a team of General Ledger Leads and Analysts, you will establish performance standards, strengthen governance processes and develop a culture of accountability, customer service and operational excellence. You will also play a key role in future operating model development, leveraging automation, AI and process transformation initiatives to improve efficiency, scalability and control across the finance function. Key Responsibilities • Lead the Record to Report function across Finance Operations, ensuring the consistent delivery of month-end, quarter-end and year-end close activities., • Oversee General Ledger operations, ensuring the accuracy, completeness and integrity of financial data across the Group., • Own reconciliations and Balance Sheet Substantiation processes, ensuring all balances, journals and outputs are fully supported and audit ready., • Maintain and strengthen the operational control environment through governance, risk management and financial controls., • Lead and develop GL Leads and the wider R2R organisation across onshore and offshore delivery teams., • Drive process standardisation, continuous improvement, automation and AI-enabled efficiencies. About the Candidate Essential requirements • Fully qualified accountant, such as CA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent., • Significant experience leading a large-scale Record to Report or Finance Operations function within a complex global organisation., • Strong leadership experience within a shared service centre and/or outsourced delivery environment, including offshore teams., • Deep expertise in General Ledger operations, reconciliations, balance sheet substantiation, financial controls and period-end close management., • Proven ability to establish and maintain robust operational control environments while delivering accurate and timely financial reporting., • Experience operating as the senior escalation point for R2R, control and financial risk matters, ideally using Oracle or a comparable ERP platform. Preferred experience • Experience leading finance process standardisation, operating model transformation, automation and AI initiatives that improve efficiency, control and service delivery within Record to Report or Finance Operations environments. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you have a disability and would like to apply to one of our UK roles under the Disability Confident Scheme, please notify us by completing the relevant section in our candidate questionnaire. One of our team will reach out to support you through your application process. We want you to be the real you throughout our recruitment process. Sharing your diversity information helps us understand the reach and impact of our hiring practices, and build a workplace where all people can thrive and belong. This information is kept separate from your application and is not visible to recruiters, hiring managers, or assessors at any stage. Our benefits There's more to working life than coming home with a good salary. We have an environment where you can learn, get involved and be supported. When you join us, your reward will be one of the best around. This includes 40 days’ annual leave, a 16% employer pension contribution, a discretionary performance-based bonus (where applicable), private healthcare and a range of flexible benefits – including gym discounts, season ticket loans and access to an employee discount portal. You can read more about our benefits _ Our business Enabling our clients to be better investors drives everything we do. Our business is structured around three distinct areas – our vectors of growth – focused on our clients’ changing needs. You can find out more about what we do _. An inclusive way of working Whatever way you like to work, if you have the talent and commitment to join our team, we’d like to hear from you. At Aberdeen we’ve adopted a ‘blended working’ approach. This approach combines the benefits of face-to-face collaboration, coaching and connecting in our offices with the flexibility of working from home. It enables colleagues to find a balance that works for their roles, their teams, our clients and our business. _, where diverse perspectives drive our actions, is at the core of who we are and what we do. If you need assistance with your application, or a reasonable adjustment to your interview arrangements – for example, because you are neurodivergent, or have a physical, sensory, cognitive, mental, visible or invisible disability – please let us know and we’ll be happy to help. #aberdeenplcjobs

Job Description About Aberdeen Aberdeen plc is one of Europe’s largest investment companies, and we are built on a long-standing culture of caring about the future and making a positive impact. Together we invest for a better future. We do it to make a difference to the lives of our clients and customers, our employees, society, and our shareholders. Our business is structured around three distinct areas focused on our clients' changing needs: Aberdeen Investments, Aberdeen Adviser, and interactive investor. As a Financial Reporting & Control Analyst, you will play an important role in supporting strong financial governance and helping us deliver on our purpose while investing in your tomorrow. About the Department The Finance function sits at the heart of Aberdeen and supports informed decision-making, financial integrity and long-term value creation. Working alongside Financial Controllers, Finance Operations, Tax, Treasury and senior stakeholders, the UK & EMEA Financial Reporting and Control team delivers high-quality reporting, controls and governance across legal entities. The team fosters collaboration, learning and continuous improvement, helping enable our clients to be better investors. About the Role This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career finance professional to join the UK & EMEA Financial Reporting and Control team in Edinburgh. You will support month-end reporting, financial control activities, statutory and regulatory reporting, audit delivery and legal entity planning. The role offers broad exposure to financial reporting, budgeting and commercial insight, while providing the opportunity to learn from experienced Financial Controllers. With a blended working approach and a supportive environment, this role is ideal for someone looking to build technical expertise, analytical capability and stakeholder management skills while investing in their tomorrow. Key Responsibilities • Support monthly legal entity financial analysis, including statutory and regulatory reporting, P&L and balance sheet commentary and management information., • Prepare balance sheet reviews, reconciliations and supporting analysis to maintain strong financial control and data integrity., • Assist with statutory accounts, regulatory returns and audit deliverables, working with internal teams, outsourced providers and auditors., • Support technical accounting, local GAAP analysis, tax balances and entity-specific disclosures., • Contribute to forecasting, budgeting and financial planning processes, explaining key movements and trends., • Identify opportunities to improve processes, reporting efficiency, documentation and use of financial data. About the Candidate • Part-qualified accountant studying towards a recognised accounting qualification. (essential), • Understanding of accounting principles, financial statements and month-end reporting processes. (essential), • Experience in financial analysis or finance operations. (essential), • Ability to analyse financial information and present clear, concise commentary. (essential), • Comfortable working with financial systems and data; Oracle or similar ERP exposure is advantageous. (desirable) We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you have a disability and would like to apply to one of our UK roles under the Disability Confident Scheme, please notify us by completing the relevant section in our candidate questionnaire. One of our team will reach out to support you through your application process. We want you to be the real you throughout our recruitment process. Sharing your diversity information helps us understand the reach and impact of our hiring practices and builds a workplace where all people can thrive and belong. This information is kept separate from your application and is not visible to recruiters, hiring managers, or assessors at any stage. Our benefits There's more to working life than coming home with a good salary. We have an environment where you can learn, get involved and be supported. When you join us, your reward will be one of the best around. This includes 40 days’ annual leave, a 16% employer pension contribution, a discretionary performance-based bonus (where applicable), private healthcare and a range of flexible benefits – including gym discounts, season ticket loans and access to an employee discount portal. You can read more about our benefits _ Our business Enabling our clients to be better investors drives everything we do. Our business is structured around three distinct areas – our vectors of growth – focused on our clients’ changing needs. You can find out more about what we do _. An inclusive way of working Whatever way you like to work, if you have the talent and commitment to join our team, we’d like to hear from you. At Aberdeen we’ve adopted a ‘blended working’ approach. This approach combines the benefits of face-to-face collaboration, coaching and connecting in our offices with the flexibility of working from home. It enables colleagues to find a balance that works for their roles, their teams, our clients and our business. _, where diverse perspectives drive our actions, is at the core of who we are and what we do. If you need assistance with your application, or a reasonable adjustment to your interview arrangements – for example, because you are neurodivergent, or have a physical, sensory, cognitive, mental, visible or invisible disability – please let us know and we’ll be happy to help. #aberdeenplcjobs

\n Finance Business Partner \n Edinburgh (Hybrid) \n Temporary - Immediate Start \n 27 to 30 per hour - 35 hours per week About the Organisation: \n This role is with a well-established organisation that plays a key role in supporting research and innovation. The organisation is dedicated to delivering projects that make a real difference, with a focus on collaboration, sustainability, and creating a positive impact. It offers a dynamic and supportive environment where your expertise will contribute to meaningful outcomes. About the Role: \n We are seeking a skilled Finance Business Partner to provide expert financial guidance and support for research and grant-funded projects. In this role, you'll work closely with researchers and project leads to ensure financial compliance, accurate reporting, and effective management of resources to drive successful project outcomes. Key Responsibilities: \n \n • Collaborate with researchers and project leaders to provide financial advice on grant applications, including costings, budgets, and funding requirements.\n, • Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of financial reports and claims for grants, supported by appropriate documentation.\n, • Track and manage restricted income and project expenses, ensuring alignment with approved budgets and compliance with funding conditions.\n, • Oversee salary recharges, overhead allocations, and project costs, ensuring they are accurate, timely, and in line with budgets and funding requirements.\n, • Act as the main point of contact for financial queries from funding bodies, ensuring smooth communication and compliance with reporting requirements.\n, • Manage the preparation of financial audits for research grants, including reconciliations, evidence collation, and addressing audit findings.\n, • Provide support for financial management, budget planning, and system administration as needed.\n, • Supervise and support a finance team member, ensuring effective workload management and professional development.\n, • Step in for the Head of Finance, Corporate Governance, and Risk when required, taking on delegated responsibilities.\n, • Drive improvements in financial processes and grant management practices.\n \n What We're Looking For: \n \n • A part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or someone with equivalent experience in financial roles, particularly in grant management.\n, • Strong skills in using finance systems, spreadsheets, and grant management tools.\n, • A solid understanding of public sector or charity accounting standards and compliance requirements.\n \n Experience You'll Bring: \n \n • Extensive experience in managing research and grant finances, including pre- and post-award processes.\n, • A proven track record of preparing budgets, financial reports, and claims for funders, as well as managing audits.\n, • The ability to communicate financial information effectively to non-finance colleagues and external stakeholders.\n, • Experience in supervising or managing team members and supporting their growth.\n, • Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.\n \n Preferred Education: \n \n • A degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field, or equivalent professional qualifications.\n \n This temporary position is available for an immediate start. If you're ready to bring your financial expertise to a meaningful role supporting impactful research, we'd love to hear from you! \n Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role. \n

Job Description About AberdeenAberdeen plc is one of Europe’s largest investment companies, and we are built on a long-standing culture of caring about the future and making a positive impact. Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below. Together we invest for a better future. We do it to make a difference to the lives of our clients and customers, our employees, society, and our shareholders. Our business is structured around three distinct areas focused on our clients' changing needs: Aberdeen Investments, Aberdeen Adviser, and interactive investor. As Head of Accounting Shared Services, you will help bring 'Invest in your tomorrow' to life by protecting financial integrity and enabling trusted decisions for our clients and our business.About the DepartmentFinance Operations is a core part of Aberdeen’s Finance function, delivering services across Record to Report, Billing, Banking, Accounts Payable and Supplier Relationship Management. Within Group Financial Control, the Record to Report team is responsible for managing General Ledger operations, balance sheet control, reconciliations and the delivery of month-end, quarter-end and year-end close activities across the Group. Working closely with colleagues in Edinburgh and Chennai, the team operates within a shared services environment, ensuring robust controls, accurate reporting and high-quality financial outcomes. Through strong governance, continuous improvement and operational excellence, the team helps enable our clients to be better investors.About the RoleThis is a senior Finance Operations leadership opportunity within the Record-to-Report (R2R) function, responsible for leading the organisation's General Ledger operations and financial control environment.As head of a large-scale operational finance function, you will be accountable for the delivery of core finance processes including ledger integrity, reconciliations, balance sheet substantiation, controls governance and period-end close activities. Working across Edinburgh and offshore teams, you will lead a shared services operating model focused on operational excellence, control effectiveness, service delivery and continuous improvement.The role is particularly suited to finance operations, shared services, R2R, controllership and finance service delivery leaders who have experience managing large operational teams and driving high-volume finance processes. Rather than focusing on statutory reporting and external accounts production, this role centres on the effective running of finance operations, ownership of key control frameworks and ensuring the integrity of financial data and processes across the business.Leading a team of General Ledger Leads and Analysts, you will establish performance standards, strengthen governance processes and develop a culture of accountability, customer service and operational excellence. You will also play a key role in future operating model development, leveraging automation, AI and process transformation initiatives to improve efficiency, scalability and control across the finance function.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the Record to Report function across Finance Operations, ensuring the consistent delivery of month-end, quarter-end and year-end close activities.Oversee General Ledger operations, ensuring the accuracy, completeness and integrity of financial data across the Group.Own reconciliations and Balance Sheet Substantiation processes, ensuring all balances, journals and outputs are fully supported and audit ready.Maintain and strengthen the operational control environment through governance, risk management and financial controls.Lead and develop GL Leads and the wider R2R organisation across onshore and offshore delivery teams.Drive process standardisation, continuous improvement, automation and AI-enabled efficiencies.About the CandidateEssential requirementsFully qualified accountant, such as CA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent.Significant experience leading a large-scale Record to Report or Finance Operations function within a complex global organisation.Strong leadership experience within a shared service centre and/or outsourced delivery environment, including offshore teams.Deep expertise in General Ledger operations, reconciliations, balance sheet substantiation, financial controls and period-end close management.Proven ability to establish and maintain robust operational control environments while delivering accurate and timely financial reporting.Experience operating as the senior escalation point for R2R, control and financial risk matters, ideally using Oracle or a comparable ERP platform.Preferred experienceExperience leading finance process standardisation, operating model transformation, automation and AI initiatives that improve efficiency, control and service delivery within Record to Report or Finance Operations environments.We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you have a disability and would like to apply to one of our UK roles under the Disability Confident Scheme, please notify us by completing the relevant section in our candidate questionnaire. One of our team will reach out to support you through your application process.Our benefitsThere's more to working life than coming home with a good salary. We have an environment where you can learn, get involved and be supported.When you join us, your reward will be one of the best around. This includes 40 days’ annual leave, a 16% employer pension contribution, a discretionary performance-based bonus (where applicable), private healthcare and a range of flexible benefits – including gym discounts, season ticket loans and access to an employee discount portal. You can read more about our benefits here.Our businessEnabling our clients to be better investors drives everything we do. Our business is structured around three distinct areas – our vectors of growth – focused on our clients’ changing needs. You can find out more about what we do here.An inclusive way of workingWhatever way you like to work, if you have the talent and commitment to join our team, we’d like to hear from you.At Aberdeen we’ve adopted a ‘blended working’ approach. This approach combines the benefits of face-to-face collaboration, coaching and connecting in our offices with the flexibility of working from home. It enables colleagues to find a balance that works for their roles, their teams, our clients and our business.An inclusive culture, where diverse perspectives drive our actions, is at the core of who we are and what we do. If you need assistance with your application, or a reasonable adjustment to your interview arrangements – for example, because you are neurodivergent, or have a physical, sensory, cognitive, mental, visible or invisible disability – please let us know and we’ll be happy to help.We’re committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all forms of difference are valued and which is free from any form of unfair or unlawful treatment. We define diversity in its broadest sense – this includes but is not limited to our diversity of educational and professional backgrounds, experience, cognitive and neurodiversity, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief and ethnicity and geographical provenance. We support a culture that values meritocracy, fairness and transparency and welcomes enquiries from everyone. xrnqpay If you need assistance or an adjustment due to a disability please let us know as part of your application and we will assist.SummaryLocation: EdinburghType: Full time

Part-Time Qualified Accountant • Edinburgh, • Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience, • Part-Time | Edinburgh | Accountancy PracticeI am currently working with an established Accountancy Practice in Edinburgh that is looking to appoint an experienced Part-Time Qualified Accountant to join their team.This is an excellent xrnqpay opportunity for an ACA or ACCA Qualified Accountant with previous Accountancy Pract...

Job Description About AberdeenAberdeen plc is one of Europe’s largest investment companies, and we are built on a long-standing culture of caring about the future and making a positive impact. Applying for this role is straight forward Scroll down and click on Apply to be considered for this position. Together we invest for a better future. We do it to make a difference to the lives of our clients and customers, our employees, society, and our shareholders. Our business is structured around three distinct areas focused on our clients' changing needs: Aberdeen Investments, Aberdeen Adviser, and interactive investor. As a Financial Reporting & Control Analyst, you will play an important role in supporting strong financial governance and helping us deliver on our purpose while investing in your tomorrow. About the DepartmentThe Finance function sits at the heart of Aberdeen and supports informed decision-making, financial integrity and long-term value creation. Working alongside Financial Controllers, Finance Operations, Tax, Treasury and senior stakeholders, the UK & EMEA Financial Reporting and Control team delivers high-quality reporting, controls and governance across legal entities. The team fosters collaboration, learning and continuous improvement, helping enable our clients to be better investors. About the RoleThis is an excellent opportunity for an early-career finance professional to join the UK & EMEA Financial Reporting and Control team in Edinburgh. You will support month-end reporting, financial control activities, statutory and regulatory reporting, audit delivery and legal entity planning. The role offers broad exposure to financial reporting, budgeting and commercial insight, while providing the opportunity to learn from experienced Financial Controllers. With a blended working approach and a supportive environment, this role is ideal for someone looking to build technical expertise, analytical capability and stakeholder management skills while investing in their tomorrow. Key ResponsibilitiesSupport monthly legal entity financial analysis, including statutory and regulatory reporting, P&L and balance sheet commentary and management information. Prepare balance sheet reviews, reconciliations and supporting analysis to maintain strong financial control and data integrity. Assist with statutory accounts, regulatory returns and audit deliverables, working with internal teams, outsourced providers and auditors. Support technical accounting, local GAAP analysis, tax balances and entity-specific disclosures. Contribute to forecasting, budgeting and financial planning processes, explaining key movements and trends. Identify opportunities to improve processes, reporting efficiency, documentation and use of financial data. About the CandidatePart-qualified accountant studying towards a recognised accounting qualification. (essential)Understanding of accounting principles, financial statements and month-end reporting processes. (essential)Experience in financial analysis or finance operations. (essential) Ability to analyse financial information and present clear, concise commentary. (essential) Comfortable working with financial systems and data; Oracle or similar ERP exposure is advantageous. (desirable) We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you have a disability and would like to apply to one of our UK roles under the Disability Confident Scheme, please notify us by completing the relevant section in our candidate questionnaire. One of our team will reach out to support you through your application process. We want you to be the real you throughout our recruitment process. Sharing your diversity information helps us understand the reach and impact of our hiring practices and builds a workplace where all people can thrive and belong. This information is kept separate from your application and is not visible to recruiters, hiring managers, or assessors at any stage.Our benefitsThere's more to working life than coming home with a good salary. We have an environment where you can learn, get involved and be supported.When you join us, your reward will be one of the best around. This includes 40 days’ annual leave, a 16% employer pension contribution, a discretionary performance-based bonus (where applicable), private healthcare and a range of flexible benefits – including gym discounts, season ticket loans and access to an employee discount portal. You can read more about our benefits here.Our businessEnabling our clients to be better investors drives everything we do. Our business is structured around three distinct areas – our vectors of growth – focused on our clients’ changing needs. You can find out more about what we do here.An inclusive way of workingWhatever way you like to work, if you have the talent and commitment to join our team, we’d like to hear from you.At Aberdeen we’ve adopted a ‘blended working’ approach. This approach combines the benefits of face-to-face collaboration, coaching and connecting in our offices with the flexibility of working from home. It enables colleagues to find a balance that works for their roles, their teams, our clients and our business.An inclusive culture, where diverse perspectives drive our actions, is at the core of who we are and what we do. If you need assistance with your application, or a reasonable adjustment to your interview arrangements – for example, because you are neurodivergent, or have a physical, sensory, cognitive, mental, visible or invisible disability – please let us know and we’ll be happy to help.#aberdeenplcjobsWe’re committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all forms of difference are valued and which is free from any form of unfair or unlawful treatment. We define diversity in its broadest sense – this includes but is not limited to our diversity of educational and professional backgrounds, experience, cognitive and neurodiversity, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief and ethnicity and geographical provenance. We support a culture that values meritocracy, fairness and transparency and welcomes enquiries from everyone. xrnqpay If you need assistance or an adjustment due to a disability please let us know as part of your application and we will assist.SummaryLocation: EdinburghType: Full time

The Company Check all associated application documentation thoroughly before clicking on the apply button at the bottom of this description. Able Bridge Recruitment are thrilled to be working with an East of Scotland accountancy firm in the recruitment of an account's supervisor on a permanent basis. Benefits include A competitive salary Hybrid, agile and flexible working practices (after completion of probation period) Workplace Pension and 3 x Life Cover Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, including GP24 Access to our Reward Gateway offering 100s of high street discounts, wellbeing and fitness resources, videos, podcasts etc Client referral bonus Staff referral bonus Regular one to one meetings to assist personal development This vacancy, the result of growth and will report into the head of department. As earlier mentioned, the company offer a flexible working model with a number of days working from home (exact number to be agreed by your line manager). The role will work in a busy and collaborative environment and tasks will vary day to day. The Responsibilities The purpose of this role is to ultimately manage a small portfolio of SME business accounts ensuring that management accounts are accurately produced and that VAT returns are completed by the relevant department in accordance with agreed timescales. You will also be responsible for the production of year end statutory accounts. On a day-to-day basis you can expect to be responsible for the following; Management of a small portfolio of SME businesses Maintaining regular client contact to deliver a proactive and client-centred service Training and supervising students within the team Reviewing work of colleagues and students and providing constructive feedback and development pointers Preparation of Limited Company, LLP, partnership and sole trader accounts Preparation of management accounts Drafting of Personal and Corporation Tax computations Assisting departmental assistant managers with ad hoc client tasks Maintaining up to date technical knowledge of accounting standards, corporation and personal tax The Requirements We are seeking a qualified accountant (ICAS, ACCA, ICAEW) with a minimum of 3 years of accounting experience within a practice firm from within the UK. We are seeking candidates who want to go the extra mile for their clients and an individual who enjoys mentoring and developing junior members of the team/training contract colleagues. We are looking for applicants to be systems literate with either Xero, Quickbooks, Sage, etc. Strong communication skills in both written and verbal form are essential to be considered. Our client does not hold a license to offer study support so will only consider applicants who are able to work unrestricted within the UK and who are based in the immediate vicinity. xrnqpay If you are interested in hearing more detail about this role or would like to have a confidential chat about a potential career move, please do not hesitate in contacting Joe Savidge.

Job Description About Aberdeen Aberdeen plc is one of Europe’s largest investment companies, and we are built on a long-standing culture of caring about the future and making a positive impact. Together we invest for a better future. We do it to make a difference to the lives of our clients and customers, our employees, society, and our shareholders. Our business is structured around three distinct areas focused on our clients’ changing needs: Aberdeen Investments, Aberdeen Adviser, and interactive investor. As Head of Accounting Shared Services, you will help bring ‘Invest in your tomorrow’ to life by protecting financial integrity and enabling trusted decisions for our clients and our business. About the Department Finance Operations is a core part of Aberdeen’s Finance function, delivering services across Record to Report, Billing, Banking, Accounts Payable and Supplier Relationship Management. Within Group Financial Control, the Record to Report team is responsible for managing General Ledger operations, balance sheet control, reconciliations and the delivery of month-end, quarter-end and year-end close activities across the Group. Working closely with colleagues in Edinburgh and Chennai, the team operates within a shared services environment, ensuring robust controls, accurate reporting and high-quality financial outcomes. Through strong governance, continuous improvement and operational excellence, the team helps enable our clients to be better investors. About the Role This is a senior Finance Operations leadership opportunity within the Record-to-Report (R2R) function, responsible for leading the organisation’s General Ledger operations and financial control environment. As head of a large-scale operational finance function, you will be accountable for the delivery of core finance processes including ledger integrity, reconciliations, balance sheet substantiation, controls governance and period-end close activities. Working across Edinburgh and offshore teams, you will lead a shared services operating model focused on operational excellence, control effectiveness, service delivery and continuous improvement. The role is particularly suited to finance operations, shared services, R2R, controllership and finance service delivery leaders who have experience managing large operational teams and driving high-volume finance processes. Rather than focusing on statutory reporting and external accounts production, this role centres on the effective running of finance operations, ownership of key control frameworks and ensuring the integrity of financial data and processes across the business. Leading a team of General Ledger Leads and Analysts, you will establish performance standards, strengthen governance processes and develop a culture of accountability, customer service and operational excellence. You will also play a key role in future operating model development, leveraging automation, AI and process transformation initiatives to improve efficiency, scalability and control across the finance function. Key Responsibilities • Lead the Record to Report function across Finance Operations, ensuring the consistent delivery of month-end, quarter-end and year-end close activities., • Oversee General Ledger operations, ensuring the accuracy, completeness and integrity of financial data across the Group., • Own reconciliations and Balance Sheet Substantiation processes, ensuring all balances, journals and outputs are fully supported and audit ready., • Maintain and strengthen the operational control environment through governance, risk management and financial controls., • Lead and develop GL Leads and the wider R2R organisation across onshore and offshore delivery teams., • Drive process standardisation, continuous improvement, automation and AI-enabled efficiencies. About the Candidate Essential requirements • Fully qualified accountant, such as CA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent., • Significant experience leading a large-scale Record to Report or Finance Operations function within a complex global organisation., • Strong leadership experience within a shared service centre and/or outsourced delivery environment, including offshore teams., • Deep expertise in General Ledger operations, reconciliations, balance sheet substantiation, financial controls and period-end close management., • Proven ability to establish and maintain robust operational control environments while delivering accurate and timely financial reporting., • Experience operating as the senior escalation point for R2R, control and financial risk matters, ideally using Oracle or a comparable ERP platform. Preferred experience • Experience leading finance process standardisation, operating model transformation, automation and AI initiatives that improve efficiency, control and service delivery within Record to Report or Finance Operations environments. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you have a disability and would like to apply to one of our UK roles under the Disability Confident Scheme, please notify us by completing the relevant section in our candidate questionnaire. One of our team will reach out to support you through your application process. Our benefits There’s more to working life than coming home with a good salary. We have an environment where you can learn, get involved and be supported. When you join us, your reward will be one of the best around. This includes 40 days’ annual leave, a 16% employer pension contribution, a discretionary performance-based bonus (where applicable), private healthcare and a range of flexible benefits – including gym discounts, season ticket loans and access to an employee discount portal. You can read more about our benefits here. Our business Enabling our clients to be better investors drives everything we do. Our business is structured around three distinct areas – our vectors of growth – focused on our clients’ changing needs. You can find out more about what we do here. An inclusive way of working Whatever way you like to work, if you have the talent and commitment to join our team, we’d like to hear from you. At Aberdeen we’ve adopted a ‘blended working’ approach. This approach combines the benefits of face-to-face collaboration, coaching and connecting in our offices with the flexibility of working from home. It enables colleagues to find a balance that works for their roles, their teams, our clients and our business. An inclusive culture, where diverse perspectives drive our actions, is at the core of who we are and what we do. If you need assistance with your application, or a reasonable adjustment to your interview arrangements – for example, because you are neurodivergent, or have a physical, sensory, cognitive, mental, visible or invisible disability – please let us know and we’ll be happy to help. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Capability Scotland is seeking a Head of Finance who will be responsible for I&E reporting, performance analysis of assigned services and will champion the use of financial data in effective planning and decision making. Reporting to the Director of Finance & Resources the successful candidate will have solid finance knowledge and experience, who can collaborate with all levels of management. As a member of our Leadership Team, they will be commercially minded, able to work with both financial & non-financial information and have experience in a variety of modelling, analytical and reporting tools. They will care deeply about quality, have strong attention to detail and be a confident self-starter. • Design, maintain and publish financial performance reports to all levels of organisation management., • Prepare our annual statutory accounts., • Guide budget holders in understanding their data and work with them in the development of the annual budget and periodic forecasts., • Liaise with departmental colleagues to ensure consistency and accuracy of financial data., • Improve data availability and financial literacy across the organisation., • Participate in the maintenance and development of costing models and their use in decision making in relation to tenders, pricing, establishment etc., • Lead the finance team, ensuring sound financial information and support is provided to management teams., • Lead the implementation and development of a new financial system., • Qualified or Qualified by Experience Accountant., • Experience designing reports and dashboards using Microsoft Office products or other software., • Comfortable extracting, manipulating and analysing complex data from varying sources., • Proven ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, managing competing priorities on multiple simultaneous projects., • The ability to effectively communicate complex ideas and concepts to business colleagues., • An enthusiasm to influence and develop financial awareness across the organisation. Capability Scotland is for passionate people who have a good attitude and want to have a positive impact in the lives of the people we support. We are changing, there’s a lot to do, and you will have the opportunity to influence that change from day one. We offer a competitive salary, pension contributions, generous holidays, and the opportunity for hybrid & flexible working. Working with Capability Scotland brings you lots of benefits: • Excellent annual leave of 37 days per year., • Up to 8% company contribution pension scheme, • Up to 3 x annual salary death in service, • Flexible and hybrid working is available, • Free 24/7 employee assistance programme, • Free PVG checks throughout your career, • Access to shopping discounts through the Perks At Work scheme, • Access to Cycle to Work and EV Scheme #J-18808-Ljbffr

Edinburgh or London (Hybrid) Permanent £Competitive + excellent benefits + career progression FNZ is seeking a Head of Planning& Forecasting to join our FP&A Finance team and lead financial planning across the organisation. This is a senior finance leadership opportunity with responsibility for ensuring FNZ has a clear, robust and forward-looking view of financial performance. You’ll lead the annual budget, rolling forecasts, long-range planning and scenario analysis, partnering closely with senior stakeholders across Finance, Commercial, Functions and Executive leadership. Combining strategic thinking with deep FP&A expertise, you’ll strengthen financial planning and decision-making, challenge assumptions, and ensure financial plans are closely connected to FNZ’s strategic and commercial priorities. As Head of Planning, you’ll take ownership of the financial planning cycle within FP&A, leading budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning across the business. You’ll establish an integrated approach to planning across P&L, balance sheet, cash flow and operational drivers, while providing senior management, Executive and Board-level audiences with clear analysis and actionable financial insight. You’ll also lead and develop the planning team and play a key role in transforming FNZ’s planning capabilities, including leading the implementation and ongoing development of Anaplan. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced FP&A leader to combine strategic planning, senior business partnering, transformation and people leadership in a complex global organisation. • Leading FNZ’s annual budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning processes, ensuring outputs are accurate, timely and aligned with strategic priorities, • Developing an integrated planning approach across P&L, balance sheet, cash flow and key operational drivers, • Owning the planning timetable, governance, assumptions and review processes, ensuring clear accountability across Finance and the wider business, • Driving improvements in forecast accuracy, planning efficiency and financial transparency, • Ensuring planning activities provide a robust and forward-looking view of financial performance, • Providing clear analysis of forecasts, plans and financial assumptions, identifying key trends, risks, opportunities and business drivers, • Translating complex financial information into concise, actionable recommendations for senior management, Executive and Board-level audiences, • Leading scenario modelling and sensitivity analysis to help the organisation understand potential financial outcomes, • Providing management information and financial insight to support strategic initiatives, investment decisions and transformation programmes, • Constructively challenging financial assumptions and commercial plans to improve decision-making and financial outcomes, • Partnering with senior business leaders to embed financial discipline and improve the quality of financial planning, • Acting as a trusted adviser to Finance leadership, providing independent challenge on financial outlook, planning assumptions and strategic choices, • Building strong relationships across Finance Business Partnering, Controllership, Treasury, Strategy and Operational teams, • Presenting complex planning outputs clearly and confidently to senior stakeholders, • Connecting financial planning with FNZ’s wider strategic and commercial priorities, • Leading, coaching and developing a high-performing planning team, setting clear expectations and strengthening analytical capability, • Improving planning processes, models and templates to reduce manual effort and increase the quality of insight, • Leading the implementation, embedding and ongoing development of Anaplan as FNZ’s new planning system, • Ensuring Anaplan supports robust budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, scenario modelling and business partnering, • Promoting a culture of accuracy, accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement across FP&A You’ll be an experienced finance leader with significant FP&A and planning expertise, strong commercial judgement and the credibility to influence senior leaders across a complex organisation. • Qualified accountant or finance professional, ideally ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent, • Substantial experience across FP&A, financial planning, commercial finance or finance business partnering, • Proven experience leading budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning within a complex or fast-paced organisation, • Strong track record of partnering with senior stakeholders and influencing commercial decision-making, • Experience managing, developing and motivating finance teams, • Advanced financial modelling and analytical capability, • Strong Excel skills and experience working with planning, ERP, EPM or BI tools, • Strong understanding of P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, working capital and key financial performance drivers, • Financial Services or Technology experience would be advantageous, • Strategic and commercially minded, with the ability to connect financial plans to wider business priorities, • An excellent communicator who can simplify complex financial information for non-finance audiences, • A confident and credible influencer who is comfortable constructively challenging senior stakeholders, • Highly analytical and detail-oriented, with the ability to operate effectively through ambiguity, • A strong people leader focused on developing talent and building team effectiveness, • Proactive and outcome-focused, with the ability to operate at pace while maintaining high standards of control and accuracy, • Strong strategic, commercial and financial judgement, • The ability to translate sophisticated financial analysis into clear recommendations and business decisions, • Confidence operating with Executive and senior leadership stakeholders, • Strong leadership skills and a commitment to developing high-performing teams, • The ability to challenge assumptions constructively and influence strategic decisions, • Deep understanding of financial planning, forecasting and performance drivers, • A continuous-improvement mindset with the ability to transform planning processes and systems, • The ability to operate effectively across multiple workstreams, prioritising competing demands and adapting quickly to changing business requirements At FNZ, you’ll be part of a high-growth, global organisation transforming wealth management through technology and innovation. We offer: • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, • Private health and life insurance, • Paid parental and volunteer leave, • Fully funded learning and professional development opportunities, • Clear career progression pathways within Finance and the wider organisation, • The opportunity to influence senior financial and strategic decision-making, • A collaborative, inclusive and high-performance culture FNZ is committed to opening up wealth by making wealth management more accessible. We partner with many of the world’s leading financial institutions to deliver technology-enabled wealth management solutions that improve outcomes for millions of investors worldwide. With thousands of employees across more than 30 countries, FNZ combines technology, expertise and innovation to shape the future of wealth management. About FNZ FNZ is committed to opening up wealth so that everyone, everywhere can invest in their future on their terms. We know the foundation to do that already exists in the wealth management industry, but complexity holds firms back. We created wealth’s growth platform to help. We provide a global, end-to-end wealth management platform that integrates modern technology with business and investment operations. All in a regulated financial institution. We partner with the world’s leading financial institutions, with over US$2.5 trillion in assets on platform (AoP). Together with our clients, we empower nearly 30 million people across all wealth segments to invest in their future. #J-18808-Ljbffr

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world. At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture, and technology to become the best version of you. We’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all. Our UK and Ireland (UKI) Assurance team is fully integrated, working across borders to help clients deal with issues that are critical to their success, and winning new business as a result. From small businesses to some of the world’s best-known brands, our clients count on reliable financial statements, information, and processes to inform their ongoing strategies. You’ll use your professional skills and experience to make it happen, handling complex audit procedures across a broad range of clients. Your goal will be to help clients achieve their potential - and you can expect to do the same. As an auditor at EY, you will provide independent verification of our clients’ compliance with accounting principles. By doing so, you play a meaningful role in helping businesses accurately reflect their financial picture and improve their operations. In return, you can expect leading class learning and development tailored to your unique interests and motivations. You’ll be given all the skills, knowledge, and opportunities to progress and become ready to build a better working world for our people, our clients and the communities that support us. We are expanding our Audit teams across the UK with vacancies in: Edinburgh; Glasgow. Everything you do will come back to providing exceptional audit services for our clients. • Effectively leading complex audit engagements in accordance with the firm's methodologies and guidance, professional standards, and local legal and regulatory requirements, • Building and nurturing new business relationships, engaging clients, and providing authoritative advice and professionalism throughout transactions, • Understanding our clients’ unique ambitions and needs, delivering value to the client by providing knowledge, ideas, and solutions for improving their business, assessing legal implications, • Successfully and proactively managing multi-disciplinary teams, resolving any challenges, and ensuring the smooth delivery of team operations, client audits and services, • Anticipating, identifying, resourcing, analysing and resolving complex technical accounting and auditing matters, including engaging with technical specialist colleagues, • Proactively embracing the use of new audit tools to drive high quality, effective and efficient audit procedures, • Performance management and coaching of junior colleagues throughout the performance year, • Identifying and acting upon staff needs, including resourcing, learning and development, • Constantly refreshing your understanding of current market trends Colleagues and clients from a diverse array of backgrounds will look to you first for answers, so you’ll be a high-profile contact and point of escalation when it comes to resolving complex issues. As you build your knowledge and experience, you’ll become a credible advisor, influencing clients and engagement teams on resolutions that will impact entire industries. You'll also be introduced to career challenges that will take you into exciting new professional territory. • Experience planning, leading, and delivering major external UK audit engagements (e.g. FTSE 100) in a senior managerial capacity. We are particularly interested in UK based candidates who are experienced senior managers serving large and complex clients such as domestic and foreign listed companies, major group audits and large international groups., • Fully qualified as a chartered accountant e.g. ACA / ACCA / CA / ICAS / ICAEW, • Excellent technical expertise (non financial services) using and applying IFRS and UK GAAP., • Significant experience executing audit and assurance engagements in accordance with UK auditing standards, • Exceptional project management ability, driving delivery with urgency and holding stakeholders accountable, • Strong people management experience, setting high standards and acting as a positive role model for more junior team members, • Excellent oral and written communication skills *Please note that evidence of qualification status will be requested pre-interview. We kindly request that applicants upload a copy of their qualification certificate at the point of application. • Previous professional experience at Senior Manager level, or equivalent, • Knowledge of UK listing rules, • An application and solution-based approach to problem solving and a collaborative approach to management, • The flexibility to constantly learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment, • Experience of US GAAP and SOX 404 We’re interested in confident and resilient professionals with a genuine curiosity to learn, understand their clients businesses and confidence to challenge in a constructive matter. You can expect plenty of autonomy in this role, so we look for people who will be driven, take initiative and seek out opportunities to improve our current relationships and processes. If you’re serious about auditing and ready to take on some of our clients’ most complex issues, this role is for you. EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance. We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer: • Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next., • Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way., • Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs., • Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. The exceptional EY experience. Shape your future with confidence! Please note: Prior to finalizing your application, you will be asked to provide personal information across several dimensions of diversity and inclusiveness. The information you provide is kept entirely confidential and will not be used to evaluate your candidacy. We collect this data to help us analyse our recruitment process holistically and implement actions that promote diversity and inclusiveness. While optional, we encourage you to provide this information to hold us accountable towards our goal of building a better working world. We ask because it matters! EY | Building a better working world EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets. Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow. EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories. EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients. #J-18808-Ljbffr

A progressive advisory firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Manager in employer covenant advisory to support growth strategies. This role entails managing a portfolio of pension trustee advisory clients, engaging with corporate transactions, and leading teams in delivering complex projects. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with extensive advisory experience and a track record in insolvency analysis. This position offers hybrid working arrangements, ensuring a strong work-life balance and growth opportunities. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Aberdeen plc is one of Europe's largest investment companies, and we are built on a long-standing culture of caring about the future and making a positive impact. Together we invest for a better future. We do it to make a difference to the lives of our clients and customers, our employees, society, and our shareholders. Our business is structured around three distinct areas focused on our clients' changing needs: Aberdeen Investments, Aberdeen Adviser, and interactive investor. As Head of Accounting Shared Services, you will help bring 'Invest in your tomorrow' to life by protecting financial integrity and enabling trusted decisions for our clients and our business. Finance Operations is a core part of Aberdeen's Finance function, delivering services across Record to Report, Billing, Banking, Accounts Payable and Supplier Relationship Management. Within Group Financial Control, the Record to Report team is responsible for managing General Ledger operations, balance sheet control, reconciliations and the delivery of month-end, quarter-end and year-end close activities across the Group. Working closely with colleagues in Edinburgh and Chennai, the team operates within a shared services environment, ensuring robust controls, accurate reporting and high-quality financial outcomes. Through strong governance, continuous improvement and operational excellence, the team helps enable our clients to be better investors. This is a senior Finance Operations leadership opportunity within the Record-to-Report (R2R) function, responsible for leading the organisation's General Ledger operations and financial control environment. As head of a large-scale operational finance function, you will be accountable for the delivery of core finance processes including ledger integrity, reconciliations, balance sheet substantiation, controls governance and period-end close activities. Working across Edinburgh and offshore teams, you will lead a shared services operating model focused on operational excellence, control effectiveness, service delivery and continuous improvement. The role is particularly suited to finance operations, shared services, R2R, controllership and finance service delivery leaders who have experience managing large operational teams and driving high-volume finance processes. Rather than focusing on statutory reporting and external accounts production, this role centres on the effective running of finance operations, ownership of key control frameworks and ensuring the integrity of financial data and processes across the business. Leading a team of General Ledger Leads and Analysts, you will establish performance standards, strengthen governance processes and develop a culture of accountability, customer service and operational excellence. You will also play a key role in future operating model development, leveraging automation, AI and process transformation initiatives to improve efficiency, scalability and control across the finance function. • Lead the Record to Report function across Finance Operations, ensuring the consistent delivery of month-end, quarter-end and year-end close activities., • Oversee General Ledger operations, ensuring the accuracy, completeness and integrity of financial data across the Group., • Own reconciliations and Balance Sheet Substantiation processes, ensuring all balances, journals and outputs are fully supported and audit ready., • Maintain and strengthen the operational control environment through governance, risk management and financial controls., • Lead and develop GL Leads and the wider R2R organisation across onshore and offshore delivery teams., • Drive process standardisation, continuous improvement, automation and AI-enabled efficiencies. Essential requirements • Fully qualified accountant, such as CA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent., • Significant experience leading a large-scale Record to Report or Finance Operations function within a complex global organisation., • Strong leadership experience within a shared service centre and/or outsourced delivery environment, including offshore teams., • Deep expertise in General Ledger operations, reconciliations, balance sheet substantiation, financial controls and period-end close management., • Proven ability to establish and maintain robust operational control environments while delivering accurate and timely financial reporting., • Experience operating as the senior escalation point for R2R, control and financial risk matters, ideally using Oracle or a comparable ERP platform. Preferred experience • Experience leading finance process standardisation, operating model transformation, automation and AI initiatives that improve efficiency, control and service delivery within Record to Report or Finance Operations environments. There's more to working life than coming home with a good salary. We have an environment where you can learn, get involved and be supported. When you join us, your reward will be one of the best around. This includes 40 days' annual leave, a 16% employer pension contribution, a discretionary performance-based bonus (where applicable), private healthcare and a range of flexible benefits - including gym discounts, season ticket loans and access to an employee discount portal. You can read more about our benefits here. Enabling our clients to be better investors drives everything we do. Our business is structured around three distinct areas - our vectors of growth - focused on our clients' changing needs. You can find out more about what we do here. Whatever way you like to work, if you have the talent and commitment to join our team, we'd like to hear from you. At Aberdeen we've adopted a 'blended working' approach. This approach combines the benefits of face-to-face collaboration, coaching and connecting in our offices with the flexibility of working from home. It enables colleagues to find a balance that works for their roles, their teams, our clients and our business. An inclusive culture, where diverse perspectives drive our actions, is at the core of who we are and what we do. If you need assistance with your application, or a reasonable adjustment to your interview arrangements - for example, because you are neurodivergent, or have a physical, sensory, cognitive, mental, visible or invisible disability - please let us know and we'll be happy to help. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you have a disability and would like to apply to one of our UK roles under the Disability Confident Scheme, please notify us by completing the relevant section in our candidate questionnaire. One of our team will reach out to support you through your application process. We're committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all forms of difference are valued and which is free from any form of unfair or unlawful treatment. We define diversity in its broadest sense - this includes but is not limited to our diversity of educational and professional backgrounds, experience, cognitive and neurodiversity, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief and ethnicity and geographical provenance. We support a culture that values meritocracy, fairness and transparency and welcomes enquiries from everyone. If you need assistance or an adjustment due to a disability please let us know as part of your application and we will assist. #J-18808-Ljbffr

FNZ is seeking a Head of Planning & Forecasting to join our FP&A Finance team and lead financial planning across the organisation. This is a senior finance leadership opportunity with responsibility for ensuring FNZ has a clear, robust and forward-looking view of financial performance. You’ll lead the annual budget, rolling forecasts, long‑range planning and scenario analysis, partnering closely with senior stakeholders across Finance, Commercial, Functions and Executive leadership. Combining strategic thinking with deep FP&A expertise, you’ll strengthen financial planning and decision‑making, challenge assumptions, and ensure financial plans are closely connected to FNZ’s strategic and commercial priorities. As Head of Planning, you’ll take ownership of the financial planning cycle within FP&A, leading budgeting, forecasting and long‑range planning across the business. You’ll establish an integrated approach to planning across P&L, balance sheet, cash flow and operational drivers, while providing senior management, Executive and Board‑level audiences with clear analysis and actionable financial insight. You’ll also lead and develop the planning team and play a key role in transforming FNZ’s planning capabilities, including leading the implementation and ongoing development of Anaplan. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced FP&A leader to combine strategic planning, senior business partnering, transformation and people leadership in a complex global organisation. • Financial Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting, • Leading FNZ’s annual budgeting, forecasting and long‑range planning processes, ensuring outputs are accurate, timely and aligned with strategic priorities, • Developing an integrated planning approach across P&L, balance sheet, cash flow and key operational drivers, • Owning the planning timetable, governance, assumptions and review processes, ensuring clear accountability across Finance and the wider business, • Driving improvements in forecast accuracy, planning efficiency and financial transparency, • Ensuring planning activities provide a robust and forward‑looking view of financial performance, • Strategic Analysis & Decision Support: Providing clear analysis of forecasts, plans and financial assumptions, identifying key trends, risks, opportunities and business drivers, • Translating complex financial information into concise, actionable recommendations for senior management, Executive and Board‑level audiences, • Leading scenario modelling and sensitivity analysis to help the organisation understand potential financial outcomes, • Providing management information and financial insight to support strategic initiatives, investment decisions and transformation programmes, • Constructively challenging financial assumptions and commercial plans to improve decision‑making and financial outcomes, • Senior Business Partnering: Partnering with senior business leaders to embed financial discipline and improve the quality of financial planning, • Acting as a trusted adviser to Finance leadership, providing independent challenge on financial outlook, planning assumptions and strategic choices, • Building strong relationships across Finance Business Partnering, Controllership, Treasury, Strategy and Operational teams, • Presenting complex planning outputs clearly and confidently to senior stakeholders, • Connecting financial planning with FNZ’s wider strategic and commercial priorities, • Leadership, Systems & Continuous Improvement: Leading, coaching and developing a high‑performing planning team, setting clear expectations and strengthening analytical capability, • Improving planning processes, models and templates to reduce manual effort and increase the quality of insight, • Leading the implementation, embedding and ongoing development of Anaplan as FNZ’s new planning system, • Ensuring Anaplan supports robust budgeting, forecasting, long‑range planning, scenario modelling and business partnering, • Promoting a culture of accuracy, accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement across FP&A, • Qualified accountant or finance professional, ideally ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent, • Substantial experience across FP&A, financial planning, commercial finance or finance business partnering, • Proven experience leading budgeting, forecasting and long‑range planning within a complex or fast‑paced organisation, • Strong track record of partnering with senior stakeholders and influencing commercial decision‑making, • Experience managing, developing and motivating finance teams, • Advanced financial modelling and analytical capability, • Strong Excel skills and experience working with planning, ERP, EPM or BI tools, • Strong understanding of P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, working capital and key financial performance drivers, • Financial Services or Technology experience would be advantageous, • Personal Attributes: Strategic and commercially minded, with the ability to connect financial plans to wider business priorities, • An excellent communicator who can simplify complex financial information for non‑finance audiences, • A confident and credible influencer who is comfortable constructively challenging senior stakeholders, • Highly analytical and detail‑oriented, with the ability to operate effectively through ambiguity, • A strong people leader focused on developing talent and building team effectiveness, • Proactive and outcome‑focused, with the ability to operate at pace while maintaining high standards of control and accuracy, • Strong strategic, commercial and financial judgement, • The ability to translate sophisticated financial analysis into clear recommendations and business decisions, • Confidence operating with Executive and senior leadership stakeholders, • Strong leadership skills and a commitment to developing high‑performing teams, • The ability to challenge assumptions constructively and influence strategic decisions, • Deep understanding of financial planning, forecasting and performance drivers, • A continuous‑improvement mindset with the ability to transform planning processes and systems, • The ability to operate effectively across multiple workstreams, prioritising competing demands and adapting quickly to changing business requirements, • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, • Private health and life insurance, • Paid parental and volunteer leave, • Fully funded learning and professional development opportunities, • Clear career progression pathways within Finance and the wider organisation, • The opportunity to influence senior financial and strategic decision‑making, • A collaborative, inclusive and high‑performance culture FNZ is committed to opening up wealth by making wealth management more accessible. We partner with many of the world’s leading financial institutions to deliver technology‑enabled wealth management solutions that improve outcomes for millions of investors worldwide. With thousands of employees across more than 30 countries, FNZ combines technology, expertise and innovation to shape the future of wealth management. FNZ is committed to opening up wealth so that everyone, everywhere can invest in their future on their terms. We know the foundation to do that already exists in the wealth management industry, but complexity holds firms back. We created wealth’s growth platform to help. We provide a global, end‑to‑end wealth management platform that integrates modern technology with business and investment operations. All in a regulated financial institution. We partner with the world’s leading financial institutions, with over US$2.5 trillion in assets on platform (AoP). Together with our clients, we empower nearly 30 million people across all wealth segments to invest in their future. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Edinburgh or London (Hybrid) Permanent FNZ is seeking a Head of Planning & Forecasting to join our FP&A Finance team and lead financial planning across the organisation. This is a senior finance leadership opportunity with responsibility for ensuring FNZ has a clear, robust and forward-looking view of financial performance. You'll lead the annual budget, rolling forecasts, long-range planning and scenario analysis, partnering closely with senior stakeholders across Finance, Commercial, Functions and Executive leadership. Combining strategic thinking with deep FP&A expertise, you'll strengthen financial planning and decision-making, challenge assumptions, and ensure financial plans are closely connected to FNZ's strategic and commercial priorities. As Head of Planning, you'll take ownership of the financial planning cycle within FP&A, leading budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning across the business. You'll establish an integrated approach to planning across P&L, balance sheet, cash flow and operational drivers, while providing senior management, Executive and Board-level audiences with clear analysis and actionable financial insight. You’ll also lead and develop the planning team and play a key role in transforming FNZ's planning capabilities, including leading the implementation and ongoing development of Anaplan. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced FP&A leader to combine strategic planning, senior business partnering, transformation and people leadership in a complex global organisation. • Leading FNZ's annual budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning processes, ensuring outputs are accurate, timely and aligned with strategic priorities, • Developing an integrated planning approach across P&L, balance sheet, cash flow and key operational drivers, • Owning the planning timetable, governance, assumptions and review processes, ensuring clear accountability across Finance and the wider business, • Driving improvements in forecast accuracy, planning efficiency and financial transparency, • Ensuring planning activities provide a robust and forward-looking view of financial performance, • Providing clear analysis of forecasts, plans and financial assumptions, identifying key trends, risks, opportunities and business drivers, • Translating complex financial information into concise, actionable recommendations for senior management, Executive and Board-level audiences, • Leading scenario modelling and sensitivity analysis to help the organisation understand potential financial outcomes, • Providing management information and financial insight to support strategic initiatives, investment decisions and transformation programmes, • Constructively challenging financial assumptions and commercial plans to improve decision-making and financial outcomes, • Partnering with senior business leaders to embed financial discipline and improve the quality of financial planning, • Acting as a trusted adviser to Finance leadership, providing independent challenge on financial outlook, planning assumptions and strategic choices, • Building strong relationships across Finance Business Partnering, Controllership, Treasury, Strategy and Operational teams, • Presenting complex planning outputs clearly and confidently to senior stakeholders, • Connecting financial planning with FNZ's wider strategic and commercial priorities, • Leading, coaching and developing a high-performing planning team, setting clear expectations and strengthening analytical capability, • Improving planning processes, models and templates to reduce manual effort and increase the quality of insight, • Leading the implementation, embedding and ongoing development of Anaplan as FNZ's new planning system, • Ensuring Anaplan supports robust budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, scenario modelling and business partnering, • Promoting a culture of accuracy, accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement across FP&A You’ll be an experienced finance leader with significant FP&A and planning expertise, strong commercial judgement and the credibility to influence senior leaders across a complex organisation. • Qualified accountant or finance professional, ideally ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent, • Substantial experience across FP&A, financial planning, commercial finance or finance business partnering, • Proven experience leading budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning within a complex or fast-paced organisation, • Strong track record of partnering with senior stakeholders and influencing commercial decision-making, • Experience managing, developing and motivating finance teams, • Advanced financial modelling and analytical capability, • Strong Excel skills and experience working with planning, ERP, EPM or BI tools, • Strong understanding of P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, working capital and key financial performance drivers, • Financial Services or Technology experience would be advantageous, • Strategic and commercially minded, with the ability to connect financial plans to wider business priorities, • An excellent communicator who can simplify complex financial information for non-finance audiences, • A confident and credible influencer who is comfortable constructively challenging senior stakeholders, • Highly analytical and detail-oriented, with the ability to operate effectively through ambiguity, • A strong people leader focused on developing talent and building team effectiveness, • Proactive and outcome-focused, with the ability to operate at pace while maintaining high standards of control and accuracy, • Strong strategic, commercial and financial judgement, • The ability to translate sophisticated financial analysis into clear recommendations and business decisions, • Confidence operating with Executive and senior leadership stakeholders, • Strong leadership skills and a commitment to developing high-performing teams, • The ability to challenge assumptions constructively and influence strategic decisions, • Deep understanding of financial planning, forecasting and performance drivers, • A continuous-improvement mindset with the ability to transform planning processes and systems, • The ability to operate effectively across multiple workstreams, prioritising competing demands and adapting quickly to changing business requirements At FNZ, you’ll be part of a high-growth, global organisation transforming wealth management through technology and innovation. • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, • Private health and life insurance, • Paid parental and volunteer leave, • Fully funded learning and professional development opportunities, • Clear career progression pathways within Finance and the wider organisation, • The opportunity to influence senior financial and strategic decision-making, • A collaborative, inclusive and high-performance culture FNZ is committed to opening up wealth by making wealth management more accessible. We partner with many of the world's leading financial institutions to deliver technology-enabled wealth management solutions that improve outcomes for millions of investors worldwide. With thousands of employees across more than 30 countries, FNZ combines technology, expertise and innovation to shape the future of wealth management. FNZ is committed to opening up wealth so that everyone, everywhere can invest in their future on their terms. We know the foundation to do that already exists in the wealth management industry, but complexity holds firms back. We created wealth's growth platform to help. We provide a global, end-to-end wealth management platform that integrates modern technology with business and investment operations. All in a regulated financial institution. We partner with the world's leading financial institutions, with over US$2.5 trillion in assets on platform (AoP). Together with our clients, we empower nearly 30 million people across all wealth segments to invest in their future. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Are you ready to take a leading role in shaping how financial services organisations respond to regulatory change, strengthen risk frameworks and embed sustainability into their core strategy? Our client, a leading professional services firm, is expanding its Insurance and Asset & Wealth Management Risk Advisory practice in a Scotland-based team with UK-wide coverage. This hybrid Manager opportunity offers the chance to work with some of the most prominent firms in the financial services sector, supporting them to manage risk, meet evolving regulatory expectations and deliver sustainable, long-term value. This opportunity would be suitable for a qualified accountant with a background in asset management, risk or insurance. As Manager within the Insurance and Asset & Wealth Management Risk Advisory team, you will play a central role in delivering complex, high-impact engagements across regulatory advisory, risk and control transformation, sustainability advisory and internal audit. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, work directly with senior stakeholders and contribute to the continued growth and evolution of the practice’s propositions. This is a highly visible role, combining technical delivery, client relationship management and business development. • Lead the delivery of advisory and assurance engagements across prudential and conduct regulation, risk and controls, sustainability/ESG and internal audit, • Oversee multiple concurrent projects, ensuring high-quality, commercially relevant outputs delivered on time and within scope, • Advise clients on regulatory change initiatives, including Consumer Duty implementation, governance enhancements and board effectiveness, • Design and optimise enterprise risk frameworks, financial reporting controls (including SOx/ICFR), and capital and liquidity assessments, • Support clients in developing sustainability strategies, climate risk approaches and ESG reporting (e.g. TCFD, Net Zero), • Scope, deliver and report on internal audit and assurance engagements, providing clear, actionable insights, • Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders, acting as a strategic advisor, • Contribute to business development activity, supporting proposals and identifying opportunities for growth, • Lead, coach and develop junior team members, fostering an inclusive and high-performance team culture, • Monitor industry, regulatory and ESG developments, translating market insight into practical client solutions, • Proven experience delivering advisory or assurance engagements in at least one of the following areas: regulatory change, risk & controls, sustainability/ESG or internal audit, • Background within professional services or a financial services organisation, ideally with exposure to insurance or asset & wealth management, • Experience managing multiple projects and leading teams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, • Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and how complex financial institutions operate, • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to engage at senior level, • Commercial awareness and the ability to identify and develop new client opportunities, • Analytical, strategic thinker with sound judgement and attention to detail, • Competitive base salary and performance-related bonus, • Hybrid working model with flexibility across office, home and client site, • Private medical cover and access to a virtual GP, • Generous annual leave entitlement, • Paid volunteering days each year, • Structured career progression and ongoing professional development support, • Inclusive, collaborative culture within a market-leading advisory practice, • Work on high-profile engagements across insurance and asset & wealth management, • Gain exposure to regulatory, risk, sustainability and assurance work within one integrated practice, • Influence strategic decisions at senior client level, • Accelerate your career within a firm known for quality, innovation and professional development To learn more or apply, please contact Andrea Green at for a private and confidential discussion. Alternatively, submit your CV and we’ll be in touch #J-18808-Ljbffr

Pensions employer covenant advisory is a challenging and fast growing area. Isio’s Covenant Solutions team assess the financial strength and commercial outlook of sponsors of defined benefit pensions schemes, to understand the cash flows and assets available to support funding of pension liabilities. This includes advising on covenant mitigation solutions where there are corporate events such as M&A, refinancing or restructuring. Isio are looking for qualified accountants with employer covenant advisory experience and/or a transaction/restructuring advisory background, to join our team in advising clients and supporting our growth plans. Isio are seeking a Senior Manager to help support the growth of its covenant advisory business. The candidate will have the opportunity to build a portfolio of corporate and trustee advisory clients as well as advise in M&A/transaction, run-on and superfund transaction situations. The role will involve working on some of the most complex transactions and challenging pensions issues businesses and trustees face, and work alongside a range of Isio specialists in actuarial and investment services to provide integrated solutions to support pensions strategy. The candidate will have employer covenant expertise and/or transactions/restructuring advisory experience. This will include experience of preparing insolvency estimated outcome statements for the purposes of assessing potential returns to creditors/pension schemes. This is a great opportunity for a high calibre candidate to fast track their career prospects, widen their skillset and be part of Isio’s ambitious growth plans for its pensions and covenant advisory business. • Building and managing a portfolio of pension trustee advisory clients, leading advice on their employer covenant assessments and integrated risk management framework;, • Managing small teams for client projects and assisting in the delivery of larger complex projects;, • Assessing the impact of a corporate activity such as a transaction, restructuring or refinancing on the employer covenant provided to pension schemes;, • Advising on solutions to mitigate changes in the employer covenant security provided to pension schemes;, • Advising corporate sponsors of pension schemes in negotiations with trustees over employer covenant and mitigation / financial support options;, • Leading external marketing initiatives and product development to support Isio’s growth ambitions. Our ideal applicant would work alongside our existing team in either Manchester, Edinburgh or London. However, we can offer suitable applicants the opportunity to work from our other Isio offices. We work on a hybrid basis, offering the opportunity for colleagues to split their working time between working in the office and at home. As a business we are great at building strong communities amongst our employees – both across locations and teams, hosting regular team building, charity, and social events. • Qualified ACA/CA/ACCA accountant with significant, relevant post qualified experience., • Extensive relevant employer covenant and/or transaction/restructuring advisory experience., • Commercial awareness and a general interest in how businesses work., • An enthusiasm for and genuine commitment to business development and supporting market initiatives., • Track record of establishing trusted relationships with clients and intermediaries. Along with an existing network across the corporate/trustee/intermediary community, • Experience of insolvency analysis/recoveries e.g. preparing Estimated Outcome Statements and/or Entity Priority Models and in order to advise clients of the implications., • Experience using AI and data analysis tools to improve efficiency in research and reporting., • Excellent report writing, financial analysis, client and project management skills. Isio is a fast-growing professional services business, that offers career development through an evolving client base, diverse and meaningful work, nationwide opportunities, and a culture that rewards high performance and accountability. We hold ourselves to the highest standards and our values guide how we advise our clients, how we operate as a business and how we work together as a team. We call it the Isio Attitude. We encourage our people to be bold, to communicate with conviction, and to deliver advice that matters. Here, growth brings opportunity - more responsibility, more clients, and work that stretches and develops you. We invest in training and development so you can expand your skills and explore different career paths across diverse markets to make your mark. Isio is a place to realise your potential and build a career with impact. You can find out more about Isio and the benefits we offer on our career's website Isio - Careers & Benefits. Isio is a progressive advisory firm, partnering with clients of all sizes to deliver expertise in pensions, employee benefits and wealth advisory services. Working with pension trustees, employers, individuals, families and their offices, we are supported by talented colleagues across 10 UK offices. With a Big 4 heritage we combine a strong focus on quality with a fresh perspective challenging traditional thinking. Our culture shapes our work; we foster a supportive environment where we develop our people to grow and fulfil their potential. We invest in our services, products and technology, and provide clear, expert solutions for our clients. This brings clarity, confidence, and better outcomes for everyone. At Isio, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse workplace, in which our colleagues feel they belong, regardless of background or difference. We uphold the values of respect, fairness, and inclusion in our actions and decisions. We believe that by adhering to these principles, we will create a stronger, more innovative, and supportive environment for all, as well as ensuring that the advice and support we provide to our clients is more creative, more insightful and leaves a lasting impact. We can offer a hybrid, flexible approach to work, supporting a work-life balance that works for you. Isio Group is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. If you think you may require a reasonable adjustment to be made for any reason at any stage of your recruitment process, please ask us . #J-18808-Ljbffr

Manager, Restructuring & Insolvency, Deals, Scotland at PwC UK in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom. • Lead small teams on projects, with support from senior colleagues, and assist in delivering larger, complex projects., • Conduct critical financial analysis using commercial experience and advanced tools to support projects and identify new opportunities., • Create reports and presentations for a variety of clients and stakeholders in both advisory and executory roles., • Engage in business development activities, networking with potential clients and intermediaries to uncover new opportunities and innovative solutions., • Stay current with digital tools that can assist in solving client problems and discovering new work opportunities., • Communicate effectively to bridge gaps between junior and senior team members., • Foster a culture of continuous learning through open coaching conversations and personal development initiatives., • You are enthusiastic and proactive with experience in finance consultancy or advisory, although it's not essential., • You are a qualified accountant (CA/ACA/ACCA preferred or international equivalent)., • You have strong report writing and financial analysis skills, with proficiency in Google Sheets/Microsoft Excel., • You are commercially aware in restructuring and/or insolvency and have a genuine interest in how businesses operate., • You are passionate about business development and supporting marketing efforts., • You are committed to your personal development and keen on nurturing growth in your team. No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, our benefits are designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions. We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more. • Mid-Senior level, • Full-time, • Business Development and Sales, • Accounting #J-18808-Ljbffr

Description Hybrid working role - 3 days a week in our Edinburgh Park office and 2 from home On site car park The Financial Reporting Manager is responsible for the delivery of accurate, timely and compliant financial reporting across the Group. The role leads statutory reporting, external audit and tax compliance activities, ensuring robust financial controls and governance standards are maintained. The role also supports strategic initiatives, including acquisitions, corporate reporting requirements and continuous improvements to financial processes and systems. This is a stand-alone role (it does not have direct reports.) Key responsibilities: Lead the preparation and delivery of statutory accounts and external financial reporting requirements. Manage the year-end and interim audit process, acting as the primary contact for external auditors and ensuring timely completion of all audit requirements. Provide technical accounting guidance and ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements. Maintain and continuously improve financial controls, policies and reporting processes across the Group. Prepare high-quality reporting and analysis for the Executive Team, Audit Committee and Board. Support acquisitions and business integration activity, ensuring alignment with Group reporting requirements. Identify opportunities for process improvement and greater efficiency through systems, automation and best practice. Oversee corporation tax, VAT and PAYE compliance, ensuring all filing and reporting obligations are met accurately and within required deadlines. Assist with treasury management activities, including cash-flow forecasting, monitoring cash and liquidity, and supporting effective working capital management. Assist with client onboarding, ensuring analysis of new clients' credit worthiness is completed. Prepare lender reporting and covenant reporting in accordance with financing agreements. Manage and coordinate the annual insurance renewal process, ensuring appropriate levels of cover are maintained and supporting information is provided in a timely manner. Work closely with Finance and wider business stakeholders to provide financial insight and support informed decision-making. What / who we're looking for: A qualified Accountant, with post-qualification experience in financial reporting and statutory accounting under the FRS 102 reporting framework. Experience managing external audits, tax compliance and corporate reporting requirements. Strong technical accounting knowledge and an understanding of financial governance and controls. Advanced user of Excel and financial reporting and accounting systems. Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial information and provide meaningful business insight. Able to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders and communicate confidently at all levels. If you're excited about this opportunity but don't meet every requirement listed above, we still encourage you to apply. We value transferable experience and potential - and you might be exactly who we're looking for! Pulsant offers: A supportive work environment with a focus on career growth, learning and development, work life balance and well-being. A friendly, family-like atmosphere where almost half of the team have been with Pulsant for 5+ years. Benefits include 5% pension contributions, private healthcare, life assurance, cycle to work scheme, EV scheme, free breakfast and snacks, Udemy license and more. Leave benefits - in addition to your annual leave you get your birthday day off, annual wellbeing day and 2 x charity days per year. To hear more about working at Pulsant check out: pulsant.com/careers linkedin.com/company/pulsant-limited/life/ Search @lifeatpulsant on LinkedIn and Instagram TPBN1_UKTJ

Able Bridge Recruitment are thrilled to be working with a challenger business in the recruitment of a senior financial planning and analysis specialist on an initial 3 month contract with a view to permanency. This vacancy is a newly created role and will report to the chief financial officer who is located internationally but will also work close very closely/line managed by the head of finance who is Edinburgh based. The position will be office based for at least 3 days per week and theoretically could be worked from either Edinburgh or London (Strong desire for the role to be Edinburgh based and frequent travel to Edinburgh will be required). The purpose of this role is to provide M&A support, financial modelling expertise, BCapital funding advice and land acquisition support. Develop and maintain robust financial models to assist senior leadership in evaluating group performance and ensuring alignment with corporate strategy Including building operational projections and financial models, evaluating deal impacts on earnings and cashflow on M&A activity Preparation and ownership of annual budget Supporting and developing all aspects of financial planning, forecasting and analysis including but not limited to: Maintain rolling forecast and variance analysis, adapting to a high-growth business Reviewing the impact of decisions on cashflow Collaborate and building relationships with divisional and regional leaders across the business to ensure alignment during budget and forecasting processes Support non-finance stakeholders in managing their cost budgets Support wider finance team to identify and implement process improvements Provide ad-hoc analysis to support in evaluating financial opportunities and risks We are looking for a candidate who is a CA qualified accountant ideally but would consider applicants from ACCA or CIMA qualified professionals. Unfortunately, qualified by experience applicants will not be considered. We are seeking a candidate who is immediately available and who has strong financial modelling skills, and somebody who has exposure to international markets including knowledge of memorandums of understanding and general international trade agreements. Ideally, applicants will have experience of BCapital raise, as well as experience of land and or business acquisitions. This is fundamentally an accounting role and financial credentials are essential however this is a unique opportunity to work on a global stage to put a scaling up business on the footing for major future success. Our client does not hold a license to offer study support so will only consider applicants who are able to work unrestricted within the UK and who are based in the immediate vicinity. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Aberdeen plc is one of Europe’s largest investment companies, and we are built on a long-standing culture of caring about the future and making a positive impact. Together we invest for a better future. We do it to make a difference to the lives of our clients and customers, our employees, society, and our shareholders. Our business is structured around three distinct areas focused on our clients' changing needs: Aberdeen Investments, Aberdeen Adviser, and interactive investor. As Head of UK Financial Reporting and Control, you’ll play a vital role in safeguarding the financial integrity of our business while helping us deliver on our purpose and enabling you to invest in your tomorrow. About the Department Finance provides the insight, stewardship and control that support decision-making across Aberdeen. The function ensures we meet our statutory and regulatory obligations while maintaining robust governance and financial integrity. Working collaboratively across the business, the team delivers reliable reporting, strong controls and continuous improvement initiatives that help enable our clients to be better investors. In this environment, colleagues are encouraged to challenge constructively, innovate and continuously develop their expertise. This is a senior leadership opportunity within Group Financial Control, reporting to the Head of UK & EMEA Financial Reporting and Control. Based in Edinburgh, you will lead the UK Financial Reporting and Control team and provide financial stewardship across Aberdeen’s key UK regulated and non-regulated entities. You will translate strategic priorities into clear, measurable outcomes, overseeing legal entity reporting, financial control, statutory accounts, regulatory reporting and audit activity. This role offers significant exposure to senior stakeholders, board directors and regulators, making it an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance leader looking to shape the future of financial reporting and control within a leading investment company. Through your leadership and expertise, you’ll help strengthen governance, drive continuous improvement and invest in your own future career growth. • Lead and develop a high-performing UK Financial Reporting and Control team, fostering an inclusive culture, strong accountability and continuous learning., • Own the delivery of accurate, timely and insightful UK legal entity financial and board reporting, providing analysis and challenge across performance, capital, liquidity and risk., • Maintain a robust legal entity control environment, ensuring effective balance sheet governance, financial integrity and strong reporting controls., • Lead statutory and regulatory reporting, manage external audit relationships and oversee changes to accounting, regulatory and reporting requirements., • Provide technical accounting leadership and strategic insight, translating complex financial matters into clear recommendations for senior stakeholders., • Drive complex change programmes, automation initiatives and process improvements that enhance efficiency, control effectiveness and scalability. We’re looking for a collaborative and inclusive finance leader who combines strong technical expertise with excellent commercial judgement and stakeholder management skills. • Qualified accountant (CA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent) with strong knowledge of IFRS, UK statutory reporting and financial control., • Significant experience in financial reporting, legal entity control or audit within investment management or a regulated financial services environment., • Proven people leadership experience, with the ability to build capability, develop talent and translate strategy into delivery., • Experience leading complex reporting cycles, audits, regulatory deliverables and change initiatives in a fast-paced environment., • Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the credibility to engage at board, executive and senior management level., • Strong understanding of the UK regulated financial services environment, coupled with a robust control mindset and a track record of continuous improvement., • Experience overseeing outsourced or centralised finance service providers., • Knowledge of financial systems and reporting tools, including ERP platforms such as Oracle, alongside strong Excel and presentation skills. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you have a disability and would like to apply to one of our UK roles under the Disability Confident Scheme, please notify us by completing the relevant section in our candidate questionnaire. One of our team will reach out to support you through your application process. We want you to be the real you throughout our recruitment process. Sharing your diversity information helps us understand the reach and impact of our hiring practices and builds a workplace where all people can thrive and belong. This information is kept separate from your application and is not visible to recruiters, hiring managers, or assessors at any stage. There's more to working life than coming home with a good salary. We have an environment where you can learn, get involved and be supported. When you join us, your reward will be one of the best around. • 40 days’ annual leave, • a 16% employer pension contribution, • a discretionary performance-based bonus (where applicable), • private healthcare and a range of flexible benefits – including gym discounts, season ticket loans and access to an employee discount portal. You can read more about our benefits here. Enabling our clients to be better investors drives everything we do. Our business is structured around three distinct areas – our vectors of growth – focused on our clients’ changing needs. You can find out more about what we do here. Whatever way you like to work, if you have the talent and commitment to join our team, we’d like to hear from you. At Aberdeen we’ve adopted a ‘blended working’ approach. This approach combines the benefits of face-to-face collaboration, coaching and connecting in our offices with the flexibility of working from home. It enables colleagues to find a balance that works for their roles, their teams, our clients and our business. An inclusive culture, where diverse perspectives drive our actions, is at the core of who we are and what we do. If you need assistance with your application, or a reasonable adjustment to your interview arrangements – for example, because you are neurodivergent, or have a physical, sensory, cognitive, mental, visible or invisible disability – please let us know and we’ll be happy to help. #aberdeenplcjobs We’re committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all forms of difference are valued and which is free from any form of unfair or unlawful treatment. We define diversity in its broadest sense – this includes but is not limited to our diversity of educational and professional backgrounds, experience, cognitive and neurodiversity, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief and ethnicity and geographical provenance. We support a culture that values meritocracy, fairness and transparency and welcomes enquiries from everyone. If you need assistance or an adjustment due to a disability please let us know as part of your application and we will assist. At Aberdeen, our ambition is to be the UK’s leading Wealth & Investments group. We are focused on growing our direct and advised wealth platforms and repositioning our specialist asset management business to meet client demand. We are committed to providing excellent client service, supported by leading technology and talent. You can find out more about what we do here. Aberdeen comprises three businesses, interactive investor (ii), Investments and Adviser, each of which focuses on meeting and adapting to our clients’ evolving needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Strategic Finance team’s core purpose is to help the business make better decisions. • Deliver insight that elevates performance, • Inform and challenge decisions to unlock opportunity and, • Tell a clear, trusted story to our investors and stakeholders Our vision is to • Deliver insight that elevates performance, • Inform and challenge decisions to unlock opportunity and, • Tell a clear, trusted story to our investors and stakeholders, • Understanding our history from FY21 onwards with deeper focus on FY23+, • Influence current performance and plans, • Data based decisions, • Lead project to move Customer data to the Data Lake, • Understand drivers and predict performance, • Predictions based on data and trends, • Sell side model & Revenue model – to support transactions, • Shape models – to set targets for 5-year plan, • Cost model, • Support development of messaging and MI, • Finance point of contact with investors, • M&A – activity to support transactions, • Partnering to strategy Director, • Partnering with HPS Help to ensure team are recognised for strong insight, compelling storytelling and driving the business to make better decisions. The team propose and prioritise activity. Typically, this is project work from short to longer term. We use a backlog system. The strategic finance consultant will propose activity to add to backlog and help prioritise activity. Working independently and with teams, as necessary for delivery. Often collaborating with colleagues inside and outside Finance to deliver results together. With Strategic Finance known for ensuring there is clarity of requirements and for injecting pace to delivery. Team have completed a 6-month project to organise historic data – we are now at the point of translating this data into insight for planning and performance and to help tell the story of the Group. The senior consultant will take a lead in delivering value from this project. The role will require design and build of models and analysis of actuals and plans to help management optimise performance and plans. Role has significant ad-hoc nature to respond to queries from investors, CFO and key stakeholders and consultant will assist in the response to these requirements. The team are sponsor to a project to move Commercial Data and Operational into the data lake. This offers the opportunity to transform Finance data and insight. Creating new capabilities. Consider all opportunities to drive value from data. And lead and support work to improve performance. Particularly using the operational data to drive insight and improve driver based planning. Assist in investigation and projects to deliver value to the organisation from AI. Another opportunity to transform finance capability. Adopt a curious mindset and think where AI can help and improve or tune current processes and thinking. • Drive value and insight from data collected, • Assist and manage collation and preparation of internal data for business use in formats which can also be used for due diligence M&A activity, • Enhance Finance challenge and review of Business plans. Taking ownership for review and challenge of sections of the plan, • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure clarity around performance metrics and investor reporting, • Contribute to the establishment of a new strategic finance team structure, • Design and build models and analysis of actuals and plans to help management optimise performance and plans. Bringing insight to help the business make better decisions, • Lead and assist on ad-hoc queries from investors, CFO and Head of Strategic Finance, • Curious mindset, ability to spot opportunities to enhance performance and plans. With the ability to turn the ideas into action, • Ability to manage backlog and ad-hoc queries and ensure team and individual is delivering at pace, with strong feedback on effectiveness, • Qualified accountant with experience of managing teams and projects in Commercial Finance, Partnering, FP&A and financial control ideally within financial services, • Strong analytical ability and a methodical approach to data reconciliation, reporting, and investigation, • Comfortable working with large, complex datasets in Excel (other data tools experience beneficial but not essential), • Demonstrated ability to interpret and communicate financial and business insights clearly to senior stakeholders, • Experience of partnering stakeholders, collaborating to drive value and insight, • Adaptable, hands‑on, and able to operate effectively in a fast‑paced, changeable environment, independently and with team, • Collaborative, with an interest in helping to shape new processes and reporting structures, • Transaction and diligence experience. Leading and reviewing models, data interpretation and making clear recommendations at pace We are the Nucleus Financial Platforms group and we help make retirement more rewarding. Here at Nucleus, people come first - whether it’s our colleagues, or the advisers and customers we support, we know that working in partnership and collaboration leads to the best outcomes. Together, we’ve shaped the platform to how it is today. We work hard, and we celebrate hard too. Our ambition is to create a platform with a difference, putting the customer centre stage meant tearing up the rule book and starting from scratch. We’ve come a long way since then, but our mission remains just as focused. That’s why our culture, values, and social responsibility are things we keep at the top of our agenda – because we know they matter and have a big impact. Our culture is one of the many things that sets us apart from the pack. We want to have an environment where our people feel that they can make a real difference, know they’ll be rewarded for their efforts and more importantly, enjoy themselves at work. Are we a perfect match? Check out this video and find out! As with most things in life, who cares, wins. We really care about inclusion. For us it’s not a tick box exercise; inclusion and diversity are embedded in our culture and everything we do. It’s a commercial imperative. It isn’t about being PC. It’s about being future‑relevant and durable. We owe it to ourselves and the industry to ensure we are playing our part in creating a fair, balanced and transparent financial services sector. More diversity means broader experience, a wider set of perspectives and a better collective ability to problem‑solve. And it means being more representative of customer groups, which supports areas such as product development. At Nucleus, we offer a generous blend of benefits for the things that really matter to our people, including a non‑contributory pension, bonus, enhanced parental leave, paid time off for emergencies, health and wellbeing initiatives and flexible working options. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Fully qualified professional accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or equivalent). Financial Accountant (Aberdeen or Edinburgh).

Coda Octopus Group, Inc. – NASDAQ: CODALeaders in Cutting-Edge Underwater Technologies We are looking for a bright, entrepreneurial CFO, who can join a small, lean management team and be a force to help take this medium sized, consistently profitable international Company to its next growth phase and beyond. The CFO works closely with the CEO and acts as her partner in the business goals. You need to be adaptable and prepared to roll up your sleeves, work at all levels and use your experience and enthusiasm across all parts of our Group. The Business is lean on middle management and many hands on roles are executed by both the CEO and CFO. You need to have a good understanding of accounting rules as they apply to services and products businesses in both the USA and UK. You probably have an international auditing background supplemented by a number of years in industry. What we can offer is a significant package and in return for a few years application, an exciting role with almost limitless opportunity. Coda Octopus Group (NASDAQ: CODA) is a global leader in underwater technologies with three complementary businesses: • Marine Technology (UK, US, Denmark), • Defence Engineering (UK, US), • Acoustic Sensors & Materials (UK) We deliver pioneering solutions to defence and commercial customers worldwide, with a strong pipeline of innovation and growth opportunities. We are seeking a Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join the leadership team at a pivotal stage in the company’s journey. Reporting directly to the CEO, the CFO will be a strategic partner in driving growth, building shareholder value, and ensuring robust financial management across our international operations. This is a hands-on leadership role in a lean, entrepreneurial organisation, ideal for an executive who combines board-level presence with a willingness to engage in the detail where required. Location: Orlando, USA or Edinburgh, UK (with international travel). Strategic & Leadership • Partner with the CEO and Board to shape group strategy, capital allocation, and long-term value creation., • Lead investor relations and be a visible, credible voice to shareholders, analysts, and other external stakeholders., • Drive the Group’s M&A agenda, including evaluation, execution, and integration of opportunities. Financial Management & Governance • Lead a high-performing, global finance function, ensuring robust reporting, controls, and compliance across the Group., • Oversee preparation of quarterly and annual SEC filings (10-Q, 10-K, disclosures) in compliance with US GAAP and IFRS., • Manage external auditors, tax advisors, and ensure audit readiness and regulatory good standing., • Oversee consolidated group forecasting, budgeting, and risk management., • Optimise cash flow, capital structure, and funding to support growth. Operational Oversight • Provide leadership for payroll, benefits, and compliance processes in the US, working with external providers., • Strengthen and embed financial controls, processes, and risk management across the Group., • Act as a key problem-solver with the CEO on unforeseen events affecting global operations., • Qualified accountant (CPA, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent), with 10+ years’ senior financial leadership experience., • Previous experience as CFO or senior finance executive in a listed or international group (public company exposure required)., • Strong technical knowledge of SEC reporting, US GAAP/IFRS, and international tax regimes (particularly US)., • Demonstrated track record in investor relations, capital markets, and presenting to Boards and Audit Committees., • Experience with M&A transactions and integration., • Confident communicator with excellent drafting skills for external disclosures., • International outlook and unrestricted ability to travel between the US, UK, and Europe., • Shape the strategy of a NASDAQ-listed, high-tech innovator at a growth inflection point., • Work alongside an entrepreneurial CEO in a lean leadership team, where impact is direct and visible., • Be the external face of the company to investors and markets, with responsibility for quarterly earnings calls and strategic messaging., • Gain broad exposure across defence, technology, and advanced engineering sectors, with opportunities to influence both operational and strategic outcomes. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Major loss adjusting practice seeks to strengthen its Forensic Accounting Services Division through the appointment of two newly qualified Accountants (up to 3 years PQE);. You will be part of an outstanding team of highly experienced Accountant/Adjusters, mid-range Forensic Accountants and graduate

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Part Qualified Accountant – Edinburgh £28,000 – £35,000 Study Support | Edinburgh | Reputable Accountancy Firm | Full-time We’re working with a well-known and respected accountancy firm in Edinburgh to recruit a motivated Part Qualified Accountant. For more information on the Part Qualified

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This job is with RWS, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community.Please do not contact the recruiter directly.Senior Finance Programme Manager.Job LocationsRemotePosted Date3 weeks ago(15/10/2026 11:42)Job ID2026-6889# of Openings1

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The Company Able Bridge Recruitment are thrilled to be working with an independent business which is part of a widder international engineering conglomerate in the recruitment of an accountants assistant on a 6 month contract. Ideally candidates will have an accounting qualification, however candida