Finance Analyst

s1jobs; Dundee; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days annual leave

Pension scheme (DC)"

Family-friendly policies

Death in service

Cycle to work scheme

Perkbox access

Aviva Smart Health access

Job summary

Hillcrest Homes is recruiting a Finance Analyst on a 1-year maternity cover. The role sits in the management accounts team, collaborating with Finance Managers, Business Partners and budget holders to prepare and report financial information.

You will assist with month-end, budgeting and reporting, and work to improve processes across the department. Applicants should have relevant qualifications and strong numeracy and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in a relevant business discipline or equivalent experience.
• Experience supporting month-end and preparing management accounts.
• Experience with accounting software and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support the Finance Manager and Business Partner with monthly and quarterly management accounts and annual statutory accounts.
• Assist in annual budgets preparation and monthly journals with analysis.
• Support monthly reporting including variance analysis and forecasting.
• Liaise with internal teams to understand financial information needs and reporting requirements.
• Help improve finance processes and support change initiatives across the business.
• Provide timely and accurate financial information to stakeholders.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Numerical skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in business/finance or related

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Temporary for 1 Year (Maternity Cover)

Hillcrest Homes is recruiting for a Finance Analyst

Internal applicants will be considered on a secondment basis

About The Department

Hillcrest is one of Scotland’s leading affordable housing providers, creating sustainable homes and positive futures for our customers and communities. We own and manage almost 8,000 properties throughout Scotland and our 1,200 employees provide a range of care, social enterprises, skills, training and employment opportunities. People are at the centre of everything we do and as a senior manager you will empower our teams through innovation, transformation and continuous improvement to do the best job they can.

About The Role

The Finance Analyst role is part of the management accounts team and is required to support the organisation in preparation and reporting of financial information. Working closely with all Finance Managers, Finance Business Partners and all budget holders across the business.

Main Duties And Responsibilities

• Support the Finance Manager and Business Partner with the production of monthly management accounts, quarterly management accounts and annual statutory accounts
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets
• Prepare monthly journals and supporting analysis
• Support monthly reporting activities including the analysis of departmental and project budgets, variance analysis and forecasting
• Liaise with internal colleagues and teams to understand the needs of the business regarding key financial information and data reporting requirements
• Help to improve the processes within Finance and across the business, and help to implement and support change
• Support the Finance Manager and Business Partner as required

About You

You will:

• Hold a qualification equivalent to a minimum of degree level in relevant business discipline or proven related experience
• Have proven previous supporting the month end process and preparation management accounts and financial information
• Have previous experience of accountancy packages and software
• Have good communication and numerical skills
• Be enthusiastic, confident, reliable and highly motivated

About The Benefits

• 32 days minimum annual leave (based on full time hours)
• Option to buy or sell annual leave (subject to eligibility)
• Family Friendly Policies
• Death in Service (three times annual salary or a minimum of £10,000)
• Defined contribution pension scheme available (2 Options):
• Option 1 - Contributions = 5% Employee and 3% Employer
• Option 2 - Contributions = 8.5% Employee and 8.5% Employer
• Home and Tech Scheme: Spread the cost through salary sacrifice and save up to 8% on thousands of home and tech products at IKEA and Currys (subject to eligibility)
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Spread the cost through salary sacrifice and save up to 47% on bikes and accessories (up to £2,000) (subject to eligibility)
• Enhanced Health Care Package including:
• £50 towards chiropody and podiatry
• £60 towards dental care
• £75 towards the costs of eye related care
• £150 towards Practitioner fees, including physiotherapy
• £200 Birth and Adoption grant (subject to eligibility)
• £200 towards specialist consultations and investigations
• Unlimited access to online, telephone and video GP appointments via Aviva Smart Health
• Access to Perkbox: providing a wide range of deals and discounts including Argos, IKEA and many more

Please Note Interviews for this post will be held week commencing 21st September 2026

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Hillcrest are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the people we support. All roles are subject to thorough pre-employment checks including references, and a Disclosure Scotland check or PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) check to ensure the safety and wellbeing of those we support. All employees are expected to uphold our values and adhere to safeguarding policies and standards throughout their work.