Finance Director

Edinburgh Instruments, part of the global Techcomp Group, is a leading manufacturer of high-performance scientific instrumentation for academic research, and industry. With a team of over 180 highly skilled professionals exporting a large proportion of our products to key markets including China, the US and the EU, we design and manufacture advanced solutions that drive innovation in sectors such as advanced materials, life sciences, renewables and nanotechnology.

We are seeking a Finance Director to play a critical leadership role in shaping the future of Edinburgh Instruments. Reporting to the CEO and operating within a matrix structure alongside Group Finance, this role will be based primarily on-site in Livingston.

The opportunity

• You will be a key member of the Senior Management Team, providing strategic direction and financial leadership across the organisation.
• Own forecasting, budgeting, cash flow, controls, audit, and compliance.
• Act as a key business partner to manufacturing and R&D.
• Provide insight to drive margin improvement and cost optimisation.
• Manage relationships with Techcomp Group leadership.
• Lead IT, supporting all European sites.

What we’re looking for

Essential

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, CA, CPA or equivalent).
• Demonstrated leadership of a finance function within a manufacturing-led or similarly complex environment.
• Strong capability in management accounting, financial accounting, statutory reporting, and audit coordination.
• Experience influencing senior leaders and contributing to decision-making at SMT level.
• Highly competent in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
• Experience managing relationships with external professional advisors.
• Strong business partnering skills with the ability to translate financial insight into strategic and operational actions.

Desirable

• Working within a global matrix structure or international Group environment.
• Familiarity with manufacturing cost structures, Bills of Material (BOM), and standard costing.
• Experience leading or overseeing IT teams or delivering technology-related improvement projects.
• Proficiency with Power BI, dashboards, KPIs, and modern analytics/AI-driven tools.
• Mandarin or Cantonese language ability to support collaboration with Group stakeholders.

This is a rare opportunity to take on a broad, influential leadership position in a globally recognised scientific instruments business.

We are looking for a skilled and well-rounded individual, preferably with experience of foreign languages but this not mandatory.

To apply, please contact Paul Buchan at Eden Scott who is our retained recruitment partner.