Job Description
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Finance Manager
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Salary: up to £60,907 (based on 35 hours per week, pro rata for part-time)
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Hours: Part-time or full-time, with a minimum commitment of 21 hours (3 days) per week
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Location: Thistle House, Edinburgh (hybrid working)
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Reports to: Head of Culture & Corporate Services
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Direct reports: 2 x Finance Officers (1.5FTE)
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Annual Budget Responsibility: Approx. £7m
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Looking for more than just your next finance role? Join us and use your financial expertise to support work that has a genuine and lasting impact.
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The Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland is looking for a motivated Finance Manager to lead our finance function and support the delivery of our mission to protect and promote the rights of some of Scotland's most vulnerable people. Offering a high level of autonomy and influence, this role provides the opportunity to shape and strengthen financial stewardship across the organisation.
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About the Role
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The Finance Manager oversees the Commission’s financial management, payroll, and statutory compliance functions. Managing an annual budget of approximately £7 million, you will provide high-quality financial advice and act as the organisation’s expert on all financial matters.
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Working closely with the Head of Culture & Corporate Services, you will lead on:
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· Financial reporting, analysis and advice to the CEO, executive leadership team and the Board
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· Annual budget setting and multi-year forecasting
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· Year-end accounts and external/internal audit
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· Payroll and the annual pay award process in line with Scottish Government Pay Policy
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· Financial controls, policies, procedures and risk management
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· Procurement
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· Managing the shared services arrangement with Scottish Government
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About You
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We are looking for someone who brings:
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· A professional accountancy qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ICAS or equivalent)
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· Significant experience in public sector financial management
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· Experience managing payroll and related processes
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· Excellent analytical, communication and influencing skills
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· The ability to work independently across a wide remit
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· People management experience.
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· A commitment to public sector values, integrity and continuous improvement
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What we offer
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· Flexibility on contracted hours, subject to a minimum commitment of 21 hours/3 days per week.
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· Hybrid working, with modern office and facilities in the centre of Edinburgh
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· Generous annual leave and NHS pension
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· Supportive, inclusive organisational culture with opportunities for professional development
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· A meaningful role contributing to human rights and public service in Scotland
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Visit our website to find more about the Commission and working with us: Work with us | Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland (mwcscot.org.uk)
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How to apply
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Full details including job pack available by clicking the Apply button now.
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