Finance Manager

Mwcscot; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Generous annual leave

NHS pension

Professional development

Job summary

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

The Finance Manager is the most senior finance professional, responsible for robust financial management, statutory compliance, payroll oversight and strategic financial advice.

Qualifications

• Professional accountancy qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ICAS or equivalent).
• Significant experience in public sector financial management.
• Strong knowledge of SPFM and Scottish Government Pay Policy.
• Experience managing payroll and related processes.
• Excellent analytical, communication and influencing skills.
• Ability to work independently across a wide remit.
• Commitment to public sector values, integrity and continuous improvement.
• People management experience; familiarity with Oracle shared services is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial reporting, analysis and advice to CEO, SLT and Board.
• Lead annual budget setting and multi-year forecasting.
• Oversee year-end accounts and audits.
• Payroll oversight and annual pay award processes.
• Maintain financial controls, policies and risk management.
• Ensure procurement compliance and value for money.
• Manage the shared services arrangement with Scottish Government (Oracle).

Skills

Public sector finance

SPFM & Pay Policy knowledge

Payroll management

Analytical skills

Communication & influencing

Independent working

Public sector values & integrity

People management

Education

Accountancy qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ICAS or equivalent)

Job description

Hours: Full time (35 hours) with option for part-time subject to minimum commitment of 21 hours over 3 days (0.6FTE)

Location: Thistle House, Edinburgh (hybrid working)

Reports to: Head of Culture & Corporate Services

Direct reports: 2 xFinance Officers (1.5FTE)

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 is the most senior finance professional within the Commission, responsible for delivering robust financial management, statutory compliance, payroll oversight, and strategic financial advice. You will oversee an annual budget of approximately £7m and act as the organisation’s subject matter expert for 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 compliance and value for money
• Managing the shared services arrangement with Scottish Government (Oracle)

This role offers significant autonomy, influence and the opportunity to shape financial stewardship across the organisation.

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
• Strong knowledge of the Scottish Public Finance Manual (SPFM) and Scottish Government Pay Policy
• 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 and familiarity with Scottish Government shared services (Oracle) is desirable.

What We Offer

• Modern open plan office and facilities in the centre of Edinburgh
• Generous annual leave and NHS pension
• Supportive, inclusive organisational culture
• Opportunities for professional development
• A meaningful role contributing to human rights and public service in Scotland
• An organisation which is keen to continue to adapt and transform to meet the needs of the people it serves