Vacancy: Finance and Governance Lead

Risk Management Authority (rma); Paisley; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Risk Management Authority is seeking a Finance & Governance Lead to oversee corporate governance, finance, and HR processes. In this permanent position, you will manage a budget of £3m, ensure compliance with regulations, and lead a small team. This role offers flexibility through hybrid working, generous leave, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

29 days annual leave

11.5 public/privilege holidays

Flexible working policy

Excellent civil service pension provision

CPD opportunities

Employee Assistance Service

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a £3m budget.
• Leadership experience in governance and HR processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day financial processes and HR activities.
• Lead corporate governance and produce reports for management.

Skills

Financial Management

Governance

Human Resource Management

Risk Management

Job description

Grade 6 (£51,247 – £55,662*) | Permanent, full-time (37 hours per week) | Hybrid Working (minimum of two days per week in our Paisley office)

*pay award pending

The Role

As Finance & Governance Lead with the RMA, you’ll be part of our small supportive Business Team and have lead responsibility for the effective performance of corporate governance, finance, and human resource processes. You’ll be making sure the RMA is compliant with public body legislation, systems of good governance, and finance. In this role you’ll support business planning activities, and associated reporting, plus you’ll lead the development and maintenance of relevant control systems. As Finance & Governance Lead, you’ll be part of our Leadership Team, and be expected to provide assurance, identify risks, and use appropriate escalation processes. Main dimensions of the role are:

• Manage day to day financial processes for a budget of circa £3m;
• Manage HR processes, supporting approximately 25 colleagues;
• Lead on the delivery of corporate governance processes and the development of relevant policies and procedures;
• Lead a team of two colleagues;
• Oversight and management of projects in relation to strategic aims;
• Provide assurance and appropriate escalation to the Director of Corporate Services in relation to corporate governance, finance and human resources;
• Produce and present papers for Management and Board Meetings, Committees, and partners within Scottish Government; and
• Produce reports for external publication, such as the Best Value and Biodiversity Duty reports.

The Organisation

The Risk Management Authority (RMA) is a non-departmental public body, established in 2006. We are a small team of less than 30, and we aim to support our colleagues in as many ways as we can, embracing our values of learning, integrity, fairness and excellence.

We’re currently working a 35-hour working week on a hybrid basis to allow for a better work/life balance, and we offer a flexible working policy and provide flexi time for all staff. As part of the Scottish Government, we’re pleased to be able to offer a wide range of benefits including 29 days’ annual leave plus 11 ½ public/privilege holidays you use flexibly at a time that suits you, and an excellent civil service pension provision.

We really value the experience and expertise of our team. Supporting your professional development is a priority for us, and we’re proud to provide a generous CPD offering. We also provide an Employee Assistance Service (EAS) where you can get expert guidance 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, whether you’re experiencing issues at work or at home.

Application Information

The Application Pack is available to download below. To apply for this role, download the Application Form below and complete it to the best of your ability. We won’t ask for or accept CVs with covering letters. If you need any of the documents in another format please let us know by contacting our office 0141 278 4478 or via e-mail [e-mail] .

If you’d like a confidential chat about the position or any questions about this process, please get in touch with Paul, our Director of Corporate Services ([e-mail] ). Alternatively you can give us a ring on 0141 278 4478

Key Dates

Closing date for applications: midnight, 20 July 2025
Interview dates from: week commencing 4 August 2025