Finance Manager - 490835

The Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 61,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Generous annual leave

NHS pension

Job summary

The Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland is seeking a Finance Manager to lead our finance function and support our mission to protect and promote the rights of Scotland's most vulnerable people.

Based in Edinburgh with hybrid working and flexible hours (minimum 21 hours per week), you will manage financial reporting, budgeting, payroll, and compliance for an annual spend of around £7 million, partnering with senior leaders to deliver high quality financial advice and robust controls.

Qualifications

• Professional accountancy qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ICAS or equivalent).
• Significant experience in public sector financial management.
• Experience managing payroll and related processes.
• Able to work independently across a wide remit and lead a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial management, payroll and statutory compliance.
• Lead annual budgeting and multi-year forecasting.
• Prepare year-end accounts and coordinate audits.
• Manage procurement and the shared services arrangement with government.

Skills

Financial management

Payroll management

Public sector accounting

Analytical skills

Communication

Leadership

Education

ACCA

CIMA

ICAS

Equivalent professional qualification

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

Looking for more than just your next finance role?
Join us and use your financial expertise to support work that has a genuine and lasting impact.

The Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland is looking for a motivated Finance Manager to lead our finance function and support the delivery of our mission to protect and promote the rights of some of Scotland's most vulnerable people.

Offering a high level of autonomy and influence, this role provides the opportunity to shape and strengthen financial stewardship across the organisation.

About the Role

Salary: Up to £60,907 FTE (based on 35 hours per week)
Hours: Part-time or full-time, with a minimum commitment of 21 hours (3 days) per week
Location: Edinburgh with hybrid working arrangements

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
People management experience.
A commitment to public sector values, integrity and continuous improvement

What we offer

Flexibility on contracted hours, subject to a minimum commitment of 21 hours/3 days per week.
Hybrid working, with modern 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
Visit our website to find more about the Commission and working with us:
Work with us | Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland (mwcscot.org.uk)