Public Sector Finance & Reporting Lead | Hybrid

Harvey Nash IT Recruitment UK; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvey Nash IT Recruitment UK is seeking a Finance & Accounting Specialist for a 12-month hybrid role with 2 days onsite in Glasgow or Edinburgh. You will review finance processes, lead the annual report and accounts, and coordinate with auditors to ensure robust financial governance.

The role requires ACCA/CCAB qualification (advanced part-qualified considered), strong budgeting and Excel modelling skills, and experience presenting to senior management and boards.

Qualifications

• ACCA/CCAB qualified with up-to-date CPD is essential.
• Advanced budgeting, financial planning and management knowledge required.
• Proven experience in year-end accounts preparation and external audit coordination.
• Strong Excel skills for financial modelling and scenario planning.
• Experience with IFRS 16 lease accounting and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Review existing finance processes, identify improvements, implement changes and train the finance team.
• Lead preparation of the annual report and accounts in line with FReM/SPFM and coordinate with auditors.
• Represent finance at Audit & Risk Committee meetings and present updates to Board and Scottish Government.
• Oversee IFRS 16 lease accounting, reconciliations, controls and KPIs.
• Support budgeting, develop financial models and contribute to long-term planning.

Skills

ACCA/CCAB qualified

CPD up to date

Advanced Excel

Budgeting

Financial modelling

IFRS 16

Audit coordination

Management reporting

Staff development

Education

ACCA/CCAB qualification

Accounting degree or equivalent

Tools

Oracle Financials

Job description

Harvey Nash IT Recruitment UK is seeking a Finance & Accounting Specialist for a 12-month hybrid role with 2 days onsite in Glasgow or Edinburgh. You will review finance processes, lead the annual report and accounts, and coordinate with auditors to ensure robust financial governance.

The role requires ACCA/CCAB qualification (advanced part-qualified considered), strong budgeting and Excel modelling skills, and experience presenting to senior management and boards.