Finance Manager

Finance Manager

Contract: 3 Months (with the possibility of extension)

Office Location: Edinburgh (with hybrid/remote working)

Day Rate: 315

IR35 Status: Inside

Parity Group Plc is delighted to partner with our client, a prestigious public sector organisation, that has the need for a Finance Manager to work with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, including Senior Management and Budget Managers, to ensure the delivery of value for money outcomes. This post is integral in providing the necessary support and advice, building strong relationships with customers to support the organisation's overall purpose.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Support the preparation of the annual programme budget and various mid–year budgeting exercises as part of the Spending Review process.
• Coordinate the month–end process, including analysis of outturn and forecasts compared to budget for budget holders.
• Report monthly on financial position and performance
• Support effective financial management by providing finance and business support to the Corporate Finance Lead and Programme Finance Lead.
• Liaise closely with internal and external stakeholders, including the Scottish Government, suppliers and customer groups.
• Line management and mentoring of staff ensuring they have the support, knowledge and skills to carry out their roles effectively.
• Ensure policies are adhered to, reviewing procedures, implementing auditors' recommendations and providing effective support and delegation of responsibilities and tasks to staff in this area.

Essential skills and knowledge

• CCAB Qualified with some experience or Other equivalent higher qualification/CCAB Part Qualified, with extensive experience.
• Relevant experience at supervisory level/people management
• Experience in financial management across financial planning, forecasting, management accounting and the month–end process.
• Well–developed analytical and excel skills with the ability to interpret and analyse complex financial data
• Demonstrable management experience of delivering service level targets and financial targets

If the above sounds like you then please get in touch with lead consultant Rochelle, or apply today for immediate consideration.

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