Overview
Ref:
361266
Salary:
£41,888 per annum
Location:
- United Kingdom -- Scotland -- Lothian -- City of Edinburgh -- Edinburgh
Type:
Permanent
Posted
16 May 2023
Finance Manager
Location: Edinburgh
Salary: £41,888 per annum plus generous benefits package
Our client believe in a world of inclusion, free of isolation and loneliness, where a health crisis doesn't mean a life crisis.
Their charity supports people with disabilities and long-term health conditions; to lead good lives and achieve what matters most to them. They believe that everyone in Scotland should have access to their person-centred approach to health and wellbeing.
The Role
This role will be key in leading, developing, and managing the Finance function to support the delivery of Thistle's strategic objectives and provide a professional, supportive, and responsive Finance service across the organisation.
It will involve working closely with the operational teams in Supported Living and Health & Wellbeing, as well as colleagues right across the organisation including others in their 'back-office', known collectively as Thistle Hub.
* Lead the Finance function to manage their financial operations effectively and in accordance with OSCR and statutory regulations.
* Responsibility for reporting to the Leadership Team and Trustees on the financial position, delivering monthly management accounts, the annual budget and regular reforecasts.
* Have overall responsibility for financial and management accounting including sales, purchase and nominal ledgers, payroll, cash management, internal reporting and financial systems.
* Contribute to multi-year financial planning, preparing budgets for new projects and services.
* Prepare statutory accounts and other statutory returns, and lead on the annual audit.
* Lead, coach, develop and manage the finance team, ensuring that the team has an appropriate and relevant skill mix and experience, and promote a positive culture of continuous improvement.
* Identify and implement improved processes and controls and delegate work effectively within the team.
* Contribute effectively as a member of the Extended Leadership Team (ELT)
Who they're looking for:
Are you an experienced accountant who welcomes the opportunity to work in an organisation which supports people with disabilities and long-term health conditions to enable them to lead good lives and achieve what matters most to them?
Do you have experience managing multiple income streams and cost centres, and in preparing budgets, forecasts and management accounts?
Do you have excellent communication skills to build relationships with colleagues at all levels across Thistle? Can you support budget holders with their financial planning and reporting?
You will have a track record of leading and managing a team effectively, and a professional and ethical approach combined with pragmatism. If you are passionate about providing an excellent customer-focussed service, developing both yourself and others, and enjoy working closely with colleagues in all areas of the organisation then you will find Thistle an exciting and rewarding place to work.
If you thrive in a fast-paced, varied role, where you can make a real difference, they would love to hear from you.
What they offer:
* The opportunity to work with a fun and friendly team focused on making a difference in the lives of people living in communities across Scotland
* Hybrid working between and their award winning offices in Craigmillar, Edinburgh and home
* Learning and development opportunities including their internal leadership development programme
* Contributory pension scheme
* Non-contributory death in service benefit scheme
* 35 days of annual leave
* Free Thistle Gym membership
* Membership of the HSF Health & Benefits Plan
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable Charity, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website where you can complete your application.
https://isw.changeworknow.co.uk/thistle/vms/e/back_officehub/positions/boMoWLdcTkDBqYmBdq7xdk #J-18808-Ljbffr