Head of security Work, Jobs in Edinburgh (with Salaries)

Head of Finance
FMS Fire & Security Ltd —Loanhead
- £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Accounting
- Contracts
9d
Head of IT Operations
GoFibre —Edinburgh
- £70,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Continuous improvement
- IT
- Leadership
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Head of Business Development and Marketing
Cyber and Fraud Centre - Scotland —Edinburgh
- £55,000 - £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Business development
- Contracts
- Leadership
- Work from home
- Gym membership
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7d
Compliance Officer
Regenerus Labs —Edinburgh
- £37,000 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- No degree
- In-person
- Free parking
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8d
General Airside Operative
Menzies Aviation —Edinburgh
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Communication skills
Service Administrator
FMS Fire & Security Ltd —Loanhead
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Organisational skills
Lead Site Reliability Engineer
FNZ —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Azure
- AWS
- Scripting
Health and Safety Advisor
Defence Equipment and Support —Dunfermline
- £36,000 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
12d
Education Manager - Maternity Cover
British Council —Edinburgh
- Project management
13d
Supplier Quality Assurance Manager
Leonardo UK Ltd —Edinburgh
- £70,000 - £80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Flexible schedule
- Referral programme
Trainee Bus Driver
Stagecoach —Glenrothes
- £13.45 - £16.22 an hour
- Overtime
- Driving
- In-person
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Head of Cyber Defence Centre
Lloyds Banking Group —Edinburgh
- £126,523 - £172,460 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Driving
- Leadership
- Communication skills
9d
Night Auditor
Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket —Edinburgh
- Night shift
- Hotel
- Referral programme
Quick apply
6d
Store Assistant - 8 Hours - Sweaty Betty Edinburgh, Scotland
Wolverine Worldwide —Edinburgh
- 8 hour shift
- Communication skills
- Retail sales
- Flexible schedule
- Referral programme
Prison Custody Officer (PCO) - HMP Addiewell
Sodexo —West Calder
- £32,676.97 a year
- Overtime
- Communication skills
- Paid training
Quick apply
6d
Risk Business Partner – Third Party Risk Management
FNZ —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Military
- Financial services
- Communication skills
CMDB Configuration Manager- Edinburgh
FDM Group —Edinburgh
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Presentation skills
- IT
- Annual leave
8d
Head Chef
OCS Group —Kincardine
- £18 an hour
- Overtime
- Microsoft Excel
- Management
- Customer service
Quick apply
Vehicle Handyman
Indie Campers —Edinburgh
- £26,500 a year
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Mechanical knowledge
Quick apply
HR Digital Senior Manager
Wood Mackenzie Limited —Edinburgh
- Management
- Human resources
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Head of Finance

FMS Fire & Security Ltd -
Loanhead

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Job details

Full-time
£45,000 a year
9 days ago

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

Sage
Managerial accounting
Facilities management
Analysis skills
Accounting
Contracts
Financial management
Construction management

Full job description

Company Overview

FMS Fire and Security provide consultancy, design, tender, installation, commissioning, training, maintenance and service for single, integrated and multi-discipline electronic fire and security systems. These systems incorporate Fire Detection, Fire Extinguishing Systems, Intruder Alarms, Closed Circuit Television, Access Control, Emergency Lighting and Voice Evacuation Systems, as well as Gates, Barriers, Turnstiles, Cabling and Security Lighting.

FMS Fire and Security Ltd are a Quality Assured company certified and audited through UKAS. We hold NSI Gold status for security disciplines and also NSI Gold Fire for the BAFE SP203 scheme.

Role Overview

The Head of Finance role will support the development of the businesses, wider Mecsia Finance Function and a leading commercial financial control environment in a fast-growing PE-backed business.

The role is a great canvas for the Head of Finance to make an impact; the company is amongst the best-in-class in its sector, and is growing profitably, the Finance Team uses Sage 50 and a stronger Group Finance Function has been established by new PE backers Synova to support organic and acquisitive growth. It is anticipated that a group-wide ERP roll-out will commence in late 2026/early 2027.

We are seeking an individual with a high EQ and ability to execute the implementation of the management and financial accounting and reporting agenda across the Group at pace.

Responsibilities

Drive Commercial and Operational Performance

Following development of existing systems and processes, support the company MD with timely and insightful information on profitability and key metrics by service line, division, customer and location
High quality analysis of monthly P&Ls to support improved commercial decision-making; represent finance in commercial discussions.
Work alongside commercial and ops teams to improve commercial analyses.
Act as part of the Senior Management Team to maximise performance and deliver improved commercial results.
Provide timely, insightful information on potential risk areas for follow-up, such as accrued income, debtors, costs and sales pipeline.

Budgeting and Forecasting

Preparation of detailed, robust draft annual budgets, as well as regular reforecasts and monthly variance commentaries

Working capital management

Own the weekly 18-week cash flow forecasts
Active management of working capital, with a particular focus on prompt invoicing of accrued income and timely collection of debtors.
Ensure suppliers are paid on time wherever possible.
Prompt upstreaming of surplus cash to Group

Management Accounts

Lead the company’s monthly reporting process providing management accounts which are always audit-ready and aligned with the financial standards followed by the Group

Own the month end process from the start through to close of accounts and handover to the Group Finance Team for reporting

Carry out balance sheet review and output, resolving issues picked up in the timetabled reconciliations and managing the risks and opportunities on the balance sheet through the course of the financial year
Ensure regulatory submissions and payments are made (VAT, PAYE, CT)

Team Management

Manage a Team of 3, with one direct report
Support the development of a professional and high performing finance function as the business grows, through coaching and clear communication

Work alongside peers on Group-wide initiatives, such as aligning CoA, maximising cash upstreaming, developing and reporting on insightful KPIs, implementing new business and finance systems, sharing best practice.

Statutory Accounts

Support the Group audit process. Work directly with the external audit team, providing them with high quality information, to ensure the audit is completed on time.

Ensure the timely preparation, review and submission of accurate, compliant annual statutory accounts

Technical Accounting

Strong, up-to-date knowledge of UK GAAP accounting standard

Coach and build skills in-house to reduce need for external advice and support.

Transactional Finance

Oversee and support the accounting team, ensuring their processes fit into the overall control framework and enable a smooth management accounts cycle
Identify efficiencies through automation, use of technology and centralisation of processes to achieve improved reporting timelines and more insightful management reports

Skills and Experience required

Essential

Excellent analytical skills, able to understand the business and its key drivers, explain complex requirements and processes
Results driven with the ability to deliver to tight deadlines in a fast-paced business
Recognised accountancy qualification; or part-qualified and on track to qualify although QBE would be considered
Excellent understanding of processes and controls to enable robust financial reporting
Proven ability to deliver monthly management reporting and analysis 3 or more years’ financial management experience
Excellent knowledge of UK GAAP

Desirable

Experience in Facilities Management, construction or similar sector
Worked in a finance function, ensuring adherence to Group policies and processes
Experience of the implementation of new accounting systems
Experience of working in an acquisitive PE backed business
Understanding and experience of long term contracts and accounting for WIP

What we offer

Salary - 45K plus
Bonus (up to 10% of salary)
Private Healthcare
Death in Service

Supportive and professional working environment

Need more info?

Our Group Head of Recruitment, Yasmin will answer your questions.

07715 960949

[email protected]

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