Head of Finance in Edinburgh)

Ad Warrior Ltd; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health charity is seeking a Head of Finance to lead their finance strategy and manage a team within a supportive environment. This hybrid role emphasizes the importance of financial acumen, team leadership, and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will enjoy various benefits including flexible working, professional development opportunities, and a commitment to employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Flexible working

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Discount Scheme

Death in Service benefits

Full training and professional development

Refer a friend scheme

Salary sacrifice pension

Additional day of annual leave per year

Qualifications

• Experience managing a staff team.
• Experience preparing management accounts.
• Analytical capability to improve systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance department and manage financial strategy.
• Provide support and advice to staff.
• Enhance understanding of financial implications for non-financial managers.

Skills

Team Management

Management Accounts

Relationship Building

Analytical Ability

Spreadsheet Manipulation

Financial Awareness

Tools

Integrated Financial Accounting System

Job description

Head of Finance

Location: Hybrid working with regular attendance at the Edinburgh office

Salary: £50,409 - £55,332 per annum

As a mental health charity, our clients really value the wellbeing of their staff. That's why they want you to know that you'll be joining a friendly team, who will give you a supportive environment to help you thrive in your role, including all the training you need to feel confident and equipped.

The Role

The Head of Finance leads delivery of their finance strategy across the organisation, working in partnership with other members of the Senior Management Group. The post-holder will lead the finance department, providing advice and support to all staff.

The jobholder is expected to have a 'customer first' approach, whether for external or internal customers, and to apply an attitude of continuous improvement at all times.

Skills and Qualifications

* Has experience in managing a staff team.

* Has experience in preparing management accounts and reconciliations and presenting to senior management.

* Has experience of using an integrated financial accounting system, such as Access Financials or equivalent.

* Builds good working relationships with team members and colleagues throughout the organisation.

* Is reliable and flexible within the team

* Leads by example and models organisation values

* Is able to demonstrate a good analytical ability, through testing the effectiveness of systems and procedures and reporting on the results.

* Is able to use and manipulate spreadsheets and management reports.

* Is able to improve non-financial managers' understanding and awareness of financial issues and their implications.

* Is open to positive and constructive feedback from others.

* Learns from previous experience, in order to develop continuously.

* Actively identifies on-going learning needs and seeks a range of formal and informal learning opportunities to meet them.

Benefits

* Flexible working.

* Cycle to work scheme.

* Confidential Employee Assistance Programme.

* Employee Discount Scheme with Vivup - 100's of lifestyle savings.

* Payroll Pay with Vivup - pay monthly available across a variety of options including home & electronics, discounted gym memberships and more.

* Death in Service benefits - 2x annual salary.

* Full training and professional development.

* Refer a friend scheme - earn up to £400.

* Salary sacrifice pension.

* Additional day of annual leave for each year of service, up to 5 days of annual leave after 5 years of service.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

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