Finance Analyst Manager

Rutherford Cross; Oban; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A non-profit organization in Oban seeks a Finance Analyst Manager to lead budgeting, account preparation, and financial analysis functions. This role involves guiding project managers throughout the project life cycle and ensuring financial controls are effective. Ideal candidates are qualified accountants, capable of fostering relationships with stakeholders and communicating complex financial data clearly.

Benefits

Generous pension

35 days holiday

37 hours per week

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with experience in charity accounting desirable.
• Ability to communicate financial information to non-financial managers.
• Experience building strong relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory accounts and manage the audit process.
• Manage the budgeting process and provide analysis on trends.
• Provide analysis on monthly management accounts.

Skills

Financial analysis

Relationship management

Communication

Education

Qualified Accountant

Job description

Rutherford Cross is pleased to be working with an established non-profit organisation based in Oban to recruit this unique Finance Analyst Manager opportunity.Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will be responsible for:

• Preparing statutory accounts and managing the audit process ensuring the provision of accurate and timely information
• Managing the budgeting process, providing additional analysis on trends and variances etc
• Providing analysis and commentary on monthly management accounts
• Analysing staff utilisation, project costings versus budget and other business analysis of performance
• Offering support and coaching to project managers through the project life cycle. taking responsibility for arranging a project start up meeting and providing advice to ensure all costed and projected income matches project activities
• Providing cashflow forecast models
• Reviewing, developing and maintaining appropriate financial controls over the finance processes and balance sheet
• Deputising for Head of Department in Finance Committee meetings as and when required

The Individual:

• Qualified Accountant
• Ability to develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to communicate well at all levels and to communicate financial information to non-financial managers
• Experience of charity accounting is desirable but not essential

On Offer:

• Salary up to £45,500 p.a.
• 37 hours p/w
• 35 days holiday
• Generous pension

**Please note that all applicants must be able and willing to commute to the office in Oban every fortnight for at least two days**For more information on this opportunity, please contact Christina McLean at Rutherford Cross – [e-mail].