Finance Manager

Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland; City of Edinburgh; Hybride; GBP 55 000 - 67 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

NHS pension

Generous annual leave

Professional development

Hybrid working

Résumé du poste

Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland is seeking a Finance Manager to lead the finance function, manage payroll, and ensure statutory compliance for a circa £7m budget.

The role is hybrid, based in Edinburgh, with flexibility on hours (minimum 21 hours per week) and reports to the Head of Culture & Corporate Services, playing a key part in safeguarding public service resources and governance.

Qualifications

• Professional accountancy qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ICAS or equivalent).
• Significant experience in public sector financial management.
• Experience managing payroll and related processes.
• Excellent analytical, communication and influencing skills.

Responsabilités

• Financial reporting, analysis and advice to CEO, executive leadership team and the Board.
• Annual budget setting and multi-year forecasting.
• Year-end accounts and external/internal audit.
• Payroll and the annual pay award process in line with Scottish Government Pay Policy.
• Financial controls, policies, procedures and risk management.
• Procurement.
• Managing the shared services arrangement with Scottish Government.

Connaissances

Public sector finance

Payroll management

Financial reporting

Audit coordination

Formation

ACCA/CIMA/ICAS

Outils

SAGE Payroll

ERP systems

Description du poste

Job title:Finance Manager

Hours: Part-time or full-time, with a minimum commitment of 21 hours (3 days) per week

Salary: up to £60,907 (based 35 hours per week, pro rata for part-time)

Location:Thistle House, Edinburgh (hybrid working)

Reports to:Head of Culture & Corporate Services

Direct reports:2 xFinance Officers (1.5FTE)

Annual Budget Responsibility:Approx. £7m

The Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland is recruiting an experienced and motivated Finance Manager to lead our finance function and play a key role in supporting our mission to protect and promote the human rights of people with mental illness, learning disabilities, dementia and related conditions.

As an independent statutory body, we ensure that care, treatment and support across Scotland are lawful, ethical and person centred. This is an exciting opportunity to join a values driven organisation with a strong public service ethos.

About the Role

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.

Working closely with the Head of Culture & Corporate Services, you will lead on:

• Financial reporting, analysis and advice to the CEO, executive leadership team and the Board
• Annual budget setting and multi-year forecasting
• Year-end accounts and external/internal audit
• Payroll and the annual pay award process in line with Scottish Government Pay Policy
• Financial controls, policies, procedures and risk management
• Procurement
• Managing the shared services arrangement with Scottish Government

About You

We are looking for someone who brings:

• A professional accountancy qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ICAS or equivalent)
• Significant experience in public sector financial management
• Experience managing payroll and related processes
• Excellent analytical, communication and influencing skills
• The ability to work independently across a wide remit
• A commitment to public sector values, integrity and continuous improvement
• People management experience

What We Offer

• Flexibility on contracted hours, subject to a minimum commitment of 21 hours/3 days per week.
• Hybrid working with modern open plan office and facilities in the centre of Edinburgh
• Generous annual leave and NHS pension
• Supportive, inclusive organisational culture with opportunities for professional development
• A meaningful role contributing to human rights and public service in Scotland

Closing date:midday on Friday 16 October 2026