Finance Business Analyst Manager

Scottish Association for Marine Science; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research organization in the UK is looking for a Finance Manager to enhance financial reporting and support budgeting processes. The role involves supervising the finance team, managing research contracts, and ensuring compliance. Ideal candidates will have a recognized accountancy qualification and experience in charity or research sectors. The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 25 days annual leave and a family-friendly work environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Sick pay scheme

Employer pension contribution (8%)

Wellbeing resources

On-site amenities

Qualifications

• Recognized accountancy qualification.
• Excellent communication skills for non-financial managers.
• Experience in team management.
• Familiarity with charity accounting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Head of Finance.
• Analyze financial drivers of the organization.
• Oversee financial management of research contracts.
• Provide supervisory and coaching support to the Finance team.

Skills

Communication skills

Team management

Financial analysis

Charity accounting knowledge

Integrity

Education

Recognized accountancy qualification (CA, CIMA, ACCA)

Job description

- Location: SAMS, Oban (we are open to discussing hybrid arrangements)

Role Overview:

You will work closely with the Head of Finance and Senior Finance Partners to provide a business partnering approach, ensure compliance across services, and deliver accurate information to internal/external stakeholders, funders, and regulatory bodies.

You will analyze the financial drivers of the organization—revenue, costs, and cash flow—to enhance reporting and support financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes, including monthly Management Accounts for the Group.

You will oversee the financial management of approximately 100 research contracts, monitor financial performance, and advise science project leaders on financial and administrative matters to ensure funding proposals meet funder and internal guidelines.

You will provide supervisory and coaching support to the Finance team and assist the Head of Finance with accounting activities, deputizing as needed.

Candidate Profile:

• Recognized accountancy qualification (CA, CIMA, ACCA).
• Excellent communication skills, capable of conveying financial information to non-financial managers.
• Experience in supervision or team management, dealing with external auditors and finance providers.
• Experience in developing financial information within diverse organizations; familiarity with charity accounting, research, or education sectors is preferred; commercial sector experience is a plus.
• Energetic, enthusiastic, with integrity, fostering a positive and inclusive department culture.

Employee Benefits:

We value our staff and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 after 4 years.
• Additional leave purchase scheme.
• Sick pay scheme.
• Employer contribution to The People's Pension (8%).
• Supportive, family-friendly work environment.
• Wellbeing resources, sabbatical scheme, loan scheme, on-site amenities, and discounts.
• Location benefits: on-site parking, electric charge points, proximity to local attractions.

Application Process:

Interested? Send your CV and cover letter to [e-mail], quoting Job Ref. ‘D24/24.JB’. For queries, contact [e-mail].

Full details are available at www.sams.ac.uk/vacancies.

Additional Information:

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and are proud recipients of the Athena SWAN Bronze Award and working towards Investors in Diversity accreditation. We follow fair work practices and encourage applications from all backgrounds.