Financial Accountant

Harvey Nash; Glasgow, City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 80.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Harvey Nash is seeking a Finance & Accounting Specialist on a 12+ month hybrid contract with 2 days onsite in Glasgow or Edinburgh. You will lead improvements to financial processes, oversee year-end accounts and reporting, and support budgeting and strategic planning.

The role requires ACCA/CCAB qualification, strong Excel modelling, and extensive experience with Oracle Financials and public sector budgeting. You will mentor staff and interact with senior management and Audit & Risk committees.

Qualifikationen

• ACCA/CCAB qualified with up-to-date CPD.
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills.
• Strong budgeting, planning and financial management.
• Proven year-end financial accounts and external audit lead.
• Experience with Oracle Financials.
• Knowledge of Scottish public sector budgeting and SPFM.
• Staff development, mentoring and coaching.

Aufgaben

• Review existing finance and reporting processes, including the Oracle ledger, identify opportunities for improvement, implement changes, and train the finance team.
• Lead the preparation of the annual report and accounts in line with FReM and SPFM, coordinating with auditors.
• Represent the finance function at Audit & Risk Committee meetings and present updates to the Board and committees.
• Oversee IFRS 16 lease accounting, reconciliations, key financial controls, and KPIs.
• Support the annual budgeting process, develop financial models, and contribute to long-term planning.
• Lead external audit processes and year-end accounts preparation.
• Prepare monthly management accounts.

Kenntnisse

Advanced Excel

Financial modelling

Budgeting & forecasting

Communication skills

Leadership & mentoring

Ausbildung

ACCA/CCAB professional qualification

CPD up-to-date

Advanced part-qualified considered

Tools

Oracle Financials

Jobbeschreibung

Job Title: Finance & Accounting Specialist

Contract Duration: 12+ months

Working Arrangement: Hybrid – 2 days onsite in Glasgow or Edinburgh

Key Responsibilities:

• Review the existing finance and reporting processes, including the Oracle ledger, identify opportunities for improvement, implement recommended changes, and provide training to the finance team.
• Lead the preparation of the annual report and accounts in line with FReM and SPFM requirements, coordinating with internal and external auditors.
• Represent the finance function at Audit & Risk Committee meetings and present financial updates and reports to the Board, Audit & Risk Committee, and Scottish Government.
• Oversee IFRS 16 lease accounting, account reconciliations, key financial controls, and finance performance indicators.
• Support the annual budgeting process, develop financial models, and contribute to long-term financial planning and strategic decision-making.
• Professionally qualified through ACCA/CCAB, with CPD requirements up to date. Advanced part-qualified candidates will also be considered.
• Excellent knowledge of budgeting, financial planning, and financial management.
• Strong technical accounting expertise.
• Proven experience in year-end financial accounts preparation, with the ability to lead the external audit process.
• Hands-on experience preparing monthly management accounts.
• Advanced Excel skills, particularly in financial modelling.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience presenting financial information to senior management, the Board, and Audit & Risk Committees.
• Experience in staff development, mentoring, and coaching.
• Familiarity with Oracle Financials.
• Knowledge of Scottish Government budgeting cycles and procurement procedures.
• Experience preparing Scottish Government consolidation and Whole of Government Accounts (WGA) submissions.
• Public sector accounting knowledge, including the Financial Reporting Manual (FReM), Scottish Public Finance Manual (SPFM), and IFRS 16 lease accounting.