Location
Edinburgh
Employment Type
Full time
Location Type
Hybrid
Department
Finance
Financial Control
Compensation
£90K – £100K • Offers Bonus
The top end of the starting salary range may not always be the top end of our banding. If you’re unsure, you can check with one of our recruiters.
Overview
Application

ABOUT US:

We are champions of rail, inspired to build a greener, more sustainable future of travel. Trainline enables millions of travellers to find and book the best value tickets across carriers, fares, and journey options through our highly rated mobile app, website, and B2B partner channels.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with minimum 5 years PQE
• Proven senior finance leadership experience, ideally in a fast-paced, tech-enabled environment
• Demonstrated success managing diverse operational finance functions

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

• Strong people management skills, with a proven track record of leading, motivating, and developing high-performing teams across multiple disciplines
• Strong systems and transformation experience (ERP, finance automation, data tools)
• Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Highly analytical with a process improvement mindset
• Resilient and adaptable, with the ability to hit the ground running and lead through change

The Head of Finance is a key leadership position in our Edinburgh office, responsible for overseeing and optimising the core operational finance functions. We are seeking an experienced Head of Finance to lead a team of 20, including teams across:

• Finance Transformation
• Finance Systems
• Procurement
• Finance Data & Controls
• Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable

This role is critical in driving financial efficiency, governance, data integrity, and systems improvement across Trainline’s finance operations. You’ll work closely with senior finance leadership and key business stakeholders to ensure effective financial operations, aligned with strategic business goals.
Responsibilities