Finance Manager

£50,221 – £53,607

SPS Headquarters

An exciting opportunity has arisen within SPS Headquarters as we recruit for a Finance Manager to join the Team. As the finance manager within HQ is to deliver financial support to the functions of a corporate directorate. The role will work as part of a team of Finance Managers, with line responsibility for associated finance staff. This position helps ensure the integrity of financial data for all HQ directorates and help deliver financial understanding and scrutiny across all levels of the directorate.

This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with Directors and their senior management to help deliver financial plans, sharing knowledge and ideas, providing input into not only business as usual but also ad hoc project work and business case build up. The finance manager will confidently share knowledge, ideas and drive forward the finance agenda of strong financial management, risk, accountability and governance.

Your key responsibilities include: Financial Management, Financial Reporting, Financial Planning, Project and Programme Management (PPM), People Management, Governance.

If you have the following, we would like to hear from you:

Possession of a CCAB accountancy qualification, or in final year of qualification. (Essential)
Financial management- Experience in the management of control accounts and financial reconciliations. Proficient in budget/forecast setting, management and analysis.
Financial Planning - Experience in the management of accounts payable and receivable ledgers, calculation of accruals and prepayments and variance analysis and understanding.
Financial Reporting - Experience of report writing and briefing to inform organisational direction and delivery, using a variety of mediums.
Business Improvement - Ability to assess and review information and recognise potential issues and the ability to interrogate and interpret financial/business data that will provide management information and support decision making.

Some of the benefits you can enjoy in role are:

This role lends itself to Hybrid working, in line with policy. While the main office location will be HQ there may be some travel to establishments to aid in the understanding of the operational issues.

Attractive Pension (Civil Service)
Commitment to your personal and professional development
Free gym and car parking
Annual Leave - 34 days rising to 42 days
Discounts at high street stores, supermarkets and restaurants through our partners at Blue Light Card, Edenred and Civil Service Sports Council.
Sick Pay

For information on the job, including full job description and person specification, and to apply for these vacancies please visit the Scottish Prison Service website.. We are committed to your personal and professional development and offer a wide range of career progression opportunities.

Closing date: 19 November 2024.

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