Glasgow Science Centre
Full-time, Permanent
Flexible workplace policy which allows working from home subject to the needs of the business
Glasgow Science Centre (GSC) is on a mission to inspire people of all ages to engage with science and technology. We’re looking for an experienced Financial Controller to play a pivotal role in supporting our vision of a Scotland where everyone values science to enrich their lives.
About the Role
Reporting to the Director of Resources and leading a team of three, you will oversee all financial and management accounting, reporting, controls, and systems across GSC. You will act as a trusted adviser to managers across the organisation - bringing financial insight, clarity and challenge to support informed decision-making and long‑term sustainability.
This is an exciting opportunity to modernise and strengthen our financial systems, lead process improvements, and embed financial understanding across teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead monthly management accounts and support annual statutory accounts (Charities SORP).
- Partner with managers across all departments to provide financial analysis, insight and guidance.
- Drive finance system implementation and process improvements.
- Support budgeting, forecasting and project financial management.
- Oversee income, funding compliance and financial reporting to funders.
- Ensure robust governance, internal controls, and regulatory compliance (including VAT, PAYE/NIC and Gift Aid).
- Lead and develop the finance team, championing continuous improvement.
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
- A fully qualified accountant (CA/ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with strong technical expertise.
- An excellent communicator who can translate financial information for non-finance colleagues.
- A collaborative leader with strong analytical, organisational and interpersonal skills.
- Experienced in financial systems and process improvement (Iplicit or similar desirable).
- Commercially aware, solutions‑focused and aligned with GSC’s mission and values.
- Adaptable, proactive and comfortable leading change.
Join us and help shape the financial future of one of Scotland’s leading educational charities -empowering people through science every day.
Application Process
For a confidential discussion, please Harry Thomson at Aspen People on 07460 714 893 or the office on 0141 212 7555
To apply, please upload your CV and cover letter (as one document).
Closing date Monday 13th April. Depending on volume of applications, this role may close sooner.
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