Finance Manager

Finance Manager | Scottish Borders | Permanent | Full Time| Onsite | 50,000 Benefits Your new company Hayshas the pleasure of representing Roxburghe Estates on an exclusive basis forthe appointment of a Finance Manager. Roxburghe Estates is a historic andforwardthinking organisation that has been part of the Scottish Borderscommunity since 1358. Guided by deep connections to the land, its people andthe wider region, the Estate is committed to stewarding its natural and builtenvironment for future generations. With a focus on sustainability,authenticity, community and innovation, Roxburghe Estates continues to evolveas a model estate for the 21st century, investing in digital transformation,modern systems and its people while driving longterm prosperity for the regionit serves. Your new role As FinanceManager, you will take on a pivotal leadership role within the EstateManagement Team. Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will work closely with askilled operational finance team of four and hold direct linemanagementresponsibility for two team members. This newly created position will see youstrengthen financial oversight across several trading entities, enhanceinternal controls and support the delivery of timely, accurate and meaningfulfinancial information. You will play acentral role in driving the continued rollout and optimisation of the Estatesnew ERP and Property Management systems. This includes embedding best practice,improving reporting tools and financial processes, and ensuring the systems delivera strong return on investment. Alongside this, you will provide specialistfinancial and analytical support to the Property & Estates Team acrossproperty, agricultural and wider operational activities. Your remit willinclude contract review, investment appraisal, financial process development,workflow improvement and reinforcing controls across diverse operations. Youwill also contribute to budgeting, forecasting, longterm planning andstatutory reporting, acting as a trusted financial partner to operationalleaders and senior management. What you''ll need to succeed To succeed inthis role, you will be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or anexceptional candidate with equivalent experience. You will bring experiencesupervising or leading a finance team, paired with strong technical capabilityacross management accounts, balance sheet integrity, cashflow reporting, VATand financial compliance. You will have a solid understanding of internalcontrols, financial process improvement and continuous development, as well asexperience with ERP or Property Management systems, whether throughimplementation, optimisation or regular operational use. You will behighly organised, analytically strong and confident in producing datadrivenreporting. Excellent communication and influencing skills are essential, as youwill regularly translate complex financial information for nonfinancialcolleagues and support decisionmaking across the Estate. You should also beproactive, solutionsfocused and comfortable managing competing prioritiesunder pressure. A passion for continuous improvement, digital transformationand smarter workflows will be key to your longterm success in this role. What you''ll get in return Youwill join a purposedriven organisation that combines centuries of heritagewith a commitment to innovation, sustainability and community impact. This is arare opportunity to step into a newly created and influential role where youcan shape the finance function, lead modernisation projects and directlysupport the longterm success of a landmark Scottish Estate. You will workacross diverse operations, gain meaningful autonomy and contribute to anorganisation that values stewardship, progress and longterm investment in itspeople. What you need to do now If you''re interested in this role, click ''apply now'' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn''t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 477328255b20050-bc17-4e5d-bfce-3c406318dffc

Created: 2026-03-19