Role purpose:
Green Action Trust is Scotland's leading environmental regeneration charity, delivering positive change through both advocacy and end-to-end project consultancy across several environmental areas. We work closely with the Scottish Government and a wide range of public, private, and non-profit partners to design and deliver some of the most ambitious green infrastructure programmes in Europe, including the Central Scotland Green Network.
To advance our efforts in turning policy into meaningful actions, we are seeking a Head of Finance to join our leadership team and play a vital role in driving our mission forward. This is an exciting opportunity to use your financial expertise to help us deliver tangible change for Scotland's people, nature and environment.
We are looking for an experienced finance professional with proven expertise in organisational finance and structures, including funding grands management. We need an organised individual who brings excellent leadership, communications, and analytical skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and think strategically. A passion for environmental sustainability and making a difference to communities will be a real advantage
Salary:
£49,386 (AM6 Pt1)
Hours:
35hrs/week (full-time)
Our generous benefits package:
We offer a competitive package and a supportive, friendly, and flexible workplace.
Benefits include reduced working week, hybrid working, private healthcare, 34 days annual leave (inc. 9 bank holidays), volunteering leave, enhanced mileage allowance, and regular social activities.
We are also a period and menopause friendly employer, committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive
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Main Responsibilities:
As Head of Finance, together with our Director of Finance, you will provide strategic financial leadership, ensuring compliance, transparency, and strong financial management across the Trust. You'll oversee financial planning, reporting, and risk management, while leading and supporting a small finance team. You'll also act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and the Board, helping to shape decisions that sustain and grow our impact.
Financial Support: Act as a trusted advisor to the Board, senior management, and staff members, contributing to strategic decision-making and organisational growth. This may involve financial training and mentoring.
Financial Leadership: Provide strategic financial leadership, supporting the Director of Finance in developing and overseeing the Trust's financial strategy, including short-term and long-term financial planning.
Financial Management: Lead on financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting (to both internal stakeholders and external parties, e.g., funders and regulators) to ensure informed decision-making at all levels. This also includes implementing continuous improvement in finance processes, systems, and practices to support organisational sustainability.
Compliance and Governance: Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and governance requirements, and maintain strong financial controls and procedures.
Cashflow & Risk Management: Monitor cash flows regularly, identify and assess financial risks faced by the charity to safeguard the Trust's assets and resources. Implement appropriate strategies, including managing investments and insurance policies, to mitigate these risks effectively.
Grant Management: Oversee the financial aspects of grants and funding, ensuring transparency and compliance. This involves working closely with other Heads of Directorate to ensure resources are allocated effectively across the organisation.
Team Leadership & Development: Lead, support, and develop the finance team, fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing culture. Foster effective working relationships with other colleagues to enable two-way information sharing.
Qualifications:
CIMA/ACCA qualified (part or full).
Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent work experience of responsibility for operating an accounting function and producing statutory reports, preferably in the charity sector.