Finance Manager
£53,328 - £55,886
Edinburgh/Hybrid Working
Sight Scotland & Sight Scotland Veterans are Scotland's charities that supports people who are visually impaired or have sight loss. They provide a range of services including education, rehabilitation, and assistive technology to help people live independently and participate fully in society. Sight Scotland & Sight Scotland Veterans have a mission to TRANSFORM outcomes for people with sight loss, UNITE partners and communities to support more people and to THIVE and care for the people they support and work with. The values and purpose of the organisation are crucial threads in making sure that non-one should face sight loss alone.
For 230 years, Sight Scotland & Sight Scotland Veterans has been supporting people impacted by vision loss with a substantial reach across Scotland, working for all ages of society.
Sight Scotland & Sight Scotland Veterans play an important role in continually shifting the conversation around sight loss, and contributing to achieving a fair, equitable society. Their services reflect the times we live in and meet the changing needs of the people we support.
The role
Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Finance Manager will play a key role in guiding the organisation through its next phase of growth and development. They will lead a team responsible for payroll, management, and statutory accounting, ensuring the effective running of financial operations and the professional development of team members.
Key responsibilities include preparing monthly management accounts, annual reports, and budgets, supporting project work such as the implementation of the new finance system, and collaborating with stakeholders across the charity to provide financial insight. Additionally, the successful candidate will oversee compliance with financial regulations, manage audit processes, and contribute to developing a cost-effective procurement strategy.
This role offers a rewarding chance to make a meaningful impact on an organisation at the forefront of innovation in its field.
The person
The ideal candidate for the Finance Manager role will be a fully qualified accountant (CA, ACCA, ACA, CIMA or CIPFA) with proven experience in managing a multidisciplinary finance team. They will possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, alongside excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, allowing them to effectively engage with stakeholders across the organisation. The role requires a proactive individual who can work independently as well as collaboratively within a team. A thorough working knowledge of FRS102 is essential, along with leadership capabilities and business partnership skills. Experience in handling grant applications and claims is also required to ensure the effective management of financial resources.
An understanding of charitable organisations and relevant reporting schedules and/or experience of working with Netsuite is desirable but not essential.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Lauryn Pringle or Debbie Shields at Aspen People on 0141 212 7555.
Closing date: Monday 21st of October
To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter as one document via the apply button.