Interim Senior Finance Manager

Interim Senior Finance Manager opportunity with a Glasgow based non-profit organisation for an initial 6-month period.

Reporting to the COO, you will be responsible for:

• Directly managing and supporting the Finance Department
• Supporting the senior team, Chief Executive and Board in the production of the annual organisational budget
• Developing budgets and other financial information for the purposes of fundraising in conjunction with fundraising teams and other Managers, providing finance reports to funders as required
• Developing and maintaining financial policies, procedures and training to ensure that the organisation has robust financial management and audit controls
• Developing, delivering and reviewing regular financial monitoring information for Managers, Chief Executive, Senior Leadership team, the Finance and Audit Committee, the Board, Funders and Auditors
• Ensuring the accurate and timely production of statutory accounts and reporting of funding as per contractual agreements and statutory requirements
• Preparing, managing and monitoring budgets annually and quarterly
• Working with other managers to ensure the terms and conditions of grants are understood and complied with, and providing financial information for monitoring of grants for funders as required
• Managing and developing the accounting systems including purchase, sales and nominal ledgers, overseeing that creditors are paid on time
• Overseeing the management and maintenance of systems for effective and efficient salary administration including PAYE, pensions administration and expenses
• Maintaining effective relationships with key external stakeholders such as external auditors, banks and others
• Managing relevant operational budgets within delegated authority levels
• Co-ordinating the development of the Annual report
• Working with other managers as appropriate, leading and motivating teams to develop, report and deliver on the operational plan
• Leading, managing and motivating managers, staff and volunteers, including holding regular supervision meetings and annual appraisals, and staff development

The Individual:

• Fully qualified accountant (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ICAS, ICAEW) with a proven track record in a similar role
• Experience in preparing charity accounts and knowledge of OSCR requirements is desirable
• Experience co-ordinating a year-end process including external audit support
• Experience preparing budgets, forecasts, and financial analysis
• Proficiency in accounting software and advanced Excel skills
• Available at short notice

On Offer:

• Salary up to £60,000 p.a.
• Hybrid / flexible working
• Glasgow City Centre Offices

For more information on this role please contact Christina McLean at Rutherford Cross.

Our client is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.