Here. Now. All of us. Be part of the team championing bold action for climate, nature, and people in Scotland’s first National Park. Join us and be part of the change. Job Title: Finance Operations Leader Salary: £36,176 - £43,355 (Band D) per annum Working Hours: 35 hours per week Contract: Permanent Location: Balloch with hybrid working model The Role: An exciting new opportunity has become available to work as part of our finance team within the National Park Authority. We’re looking for someone to join as our Finance Operations Leader. You’ll work closely with our Operational Managers and other members of the finance team to ensure financial information is delivered timely to aid strategic decisions and drive performance optimisation. In an organisation when no two days are the same, you’ll be a self-starter who puts communication and collaboration first to ensure stakeholder expectations are met. Working across the finance team there will be opportunity to add value creation through process improvements thus maximising the value we get from our limited finances. Responsibilities: Delivery of financial operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, cashflow and reconciliations, ensuring that all financial transactions are appropriately authorised, recorded, reported and filed. Responsible for review and completion of bi-weekly supplier payment run. Line manage the Finance Advisers, providing guidance and direction. Provide cover for transaction processing during staff holidays. Support the payroll processing and complete the quarterly VAT return and support VAT submissions. Oversee and deliver timely and controlled month end and year close processes to allow the production of accurate management accounts, with all reconciliations complete and reviewed. Support the delivery of the year end statutory accounts. Participate in the development of the year end timetable, ensuring accurate and timely review and closure of the ledgers, identification of accruals, balance sheet reconciliations and delivery of supporting documentation for external audit. Maintain a strong and effective financial control environment which supports the organisation, including appropriate and up to date policies and procedures. Work closely with the Finance Manager, Finance and Procurement Manager and Finance Business Partners to ensure delivery of management accounts, budgets, forecasts and year end statutory accounts. Continually seek improvements and efficiencies in all finance processes. Provide training, support and advice to budget holders and staff as required on finance operations, processes and the finance system. Liaise with the Finance system provider on any request or queries the Finance team have relating to the Finance system Work with the Finance team on the implementation of a new Finance system, including the development of coding structures to facilitate improved reporting for income, expenditure and capital. Provide financial advice, guidance and support to the organisation to support business needs Prepare and assist with the documentation of policies, procedures and controls. Be part of a user friendly, effective finance and management information service within the organisation. Support the team to deliver team and wider organisational objectives Undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade as required. Who we are looking for: Your skills, abilities and experience should include: Hands on financial processing experience, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank and balance sheet reconciliations; Proven line management experience; Good knowledge of operating financial systems and understanding of nominal ledger coding structures; Experience of process improvement and automation. Self-starter with drive and ability to work collaboratively and flexibly; Ability to motivate and develop staff; Able to organise and prioritise work, with good time management skills; Part Qualified Accountant/ Qualified by Experience Ideally, but not essentially, you’ll also have: Experience of working with budget holders to manage spend; Experience of working within a finance unit in a public sector environment; Experience of VAT returns and payroll processing; payroll month end and year end and dealing with external bodies on payroll; Experience of working in a small finance team; Ability to analyse reports/systems/working practices to identify errors and potential improvements. How to apply: If you are interested in this role, please complete your application by Tuesday 28 th October 2025 @ 9am Access our application form on our job portal Interviews will be virtual Interviews taking place w/c 3 rd November 2025 Who we are and our values: We offer flexible and remote working, with a generous pension scheme and annual leave allowance. Staff have access to wellbeing services and there is a strong focus on wellbeing throughout the organisation. Being part of Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park Authority means being passionate about what you do, working hard to inspire and lead the way for others. We care about each other and are accessible and friendly treating each other with respect and understanding, we think about our planet with each decision we make. Together, we are the difference. Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park Authority are proud to celebrate difference. Diversity of experience is vital in our success we want our business to be representative to the communities we work alongside. As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applicants from a wide range of individuals, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, gender identity and expression, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.