Ref: 7727

Salary requirements: c.£750/day

Availability: Immediately Available - 2 days per week

Location:Edinburgh (Covers Central Belt of Scotland)

Candidate Profile

This candidate is a seasoned Finance Director and ACA-qualified professional with a diverse background spanning high street retail, telecoms, logistics, equipment hire & storage and private equity environments. With a career that began at KPMG, they transitioned into industry early and have since held senior finance roles across the UK. Their experience includes leading finance functions, overseeing IT and operations, and delivering complex M&A integrations. They have worked with businesses ranging from £85m to £600m turnover and have led IPO preparations, funding rounds, and major system overhauls.

Skills & Expertise

⚪ M&A: Led £100m acquisition and integration of 14 companies
⚪ IPO readiness: Led AIM IPO process including investor presentations and IFRS conversion
⚪ Systems: Implemented MS Dynamics, Sun Accounts, EPOS integrations
⚪ Reporting: Introduced daily P&Ls, flash reporting, and automated reconciliations
⚪ Leadership: Managed finance, IT, warehousing, and property teams
⚪ Funding: Secured $50m credit facility and £70m loan funding
⚪ Sector Experience: Retail, logistics, telecoms, recycling, property, equipment hire & storage and defence services

Summary

This candidate is a highly capable and hands-on CFO with a strong track record of delivering financial clarity, operational efficiency, and strategic growth. Their experience across multiple sectors and business sizes makes them an ideal fractional or interim finance leader for businesses undergoing change, growth, or restructuring. Based in Edinburgh, they are well-placed to support organisations across the Central Belt of Scotland.