Finance Manager

Finance Manager

Posted 2 days ago by Certain Advantage

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£70,000 Per year
Undetermined
Hybrid
Renfrewshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Associate Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA) Budgeting Business Case Capital Budgeting Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) Corporate Services External Auditing Finance Financial Analysis Financial Modeling Financial Planning Financial Statements Financial Systems Forecasting ICAS Chartered Accountant (CA) Income / Revenue Investments Management Risk Management Value-Added Tax

Summary: The Strategic Finance Manager role at OneRen is a six-month fixed-term position based in Paisley, Renfrewshire, offering hybrid working arrangements. The successful candidate will provide expert financial advice and strategic insight to support decision-making, while leading core financial functions and managing a high-performing finance team. This role is integral to the senior leadership team, contributing to the organization's mission of enriching lives and strengthening communities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide high-level financial analysis, insight and reports to the Board, senior management, and stakeholders
  • Oversee the preparation of management accounts, forecasts, statutory accounts, and audit processes
  • Lead the development and implementation of financial and risk management strategies
  • Manage the preparation of revenue and capital budgets, long-term financial plans, and investment appraisals
  • Deliver continuous improvements to financial systems and controls
  • Provide financial modelling, business case development, and support for transformational projects
  • Ensure compliance with tax, VAT, and regulatory obligations
  • Identify and pursue external funding opportunities aligned with organisational objectives
  • Manage and support a high-performing finance team

Key Skills:

  • Qualified accountant (e.g. ACCA, CIMA, ICAS)
  • Significant experience in financial leadership within a complex or public sector environment
  • Strategic mindset and excellent analytical skills
  • Hands-on approach to financial operations
  • Experience in financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting at an organisational level
  • Strong knowledge of financial systems, controls, and statutory reporting requirements
  • Experience working with Boards and preparing governance reports
  • Ability to manage change and drive continuous improvement
  • Experience identifying external funding and managing public/charitable grants (desirable)

Salary (Rate): £70,000.00 yearly

City: Paisley

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

Job Title: Strategic Finance Manager 6-month FTC

Location: Paisley, Renfrewshire / Hybrid Working Available

Salary: £65,000 to £70,000 DOE

We are delighted to be retained by OneRen, a progressive and purpose-driven charitable trust, in their search for a Strategic Finance Manager, on a six-month fixed-term basis. OneRen delivers a wide range of culture, leisure, and community services across Renfrewshire, with a clear mission to enrich lives and strengthen communities. As a forward-thinking organisation with strong values and a commitment to excellence, OneRen is playing a vital role in shaping healthier, more connected futures for the people it serves.

The Opportunity

As Strategic Finance Manager, you will be a key member of the senior leadership team, supporting the Head of Finance & Corporate Services and deputising where necessary. You’ll provide expert financial advice and strategic insight to support sound decision-making across the organisation and lead core financial functions, planning, analysis and reporting. You’ll operate in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment that values innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide high-level financial analysis, insight and reports to the Board, senior management, and stakeholders
  • Oversee the preparation of management accounts, forecasts, statutory accounts, and audit processes
  • Lead the development and implementation of financial and risk management strategies
  • Manage the preparation of revenue and capital budgets, long-term financial plans, and investment appraisals
  • Deliver continuous improvements to financial systems and controls
  • Provide financial modelling, business case development, and support for transformational projects
  • Ensure compliance with tax, VAT, and regulatory obligations
  • Identify and pursue external funding opportunities aligned with organisational objectives
  • Manage and support a high-performing finance team

About You

You are a qualified accountant (e.g. ACCA, CIMA, ICAS) with significant experience in financial leadership within a complex or public sector environment. You bring a strategic mindset, excellent analytical skills, and a hands-on approach to financial operations. You are confident leading multidisciplinary teams and can communicate complex financial information clearly and persuasively to a range of audiences. You will also bring:

  • Experience in financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting at an organisational level
  • Strong knowledge of financial systems, controls, and statutory reporting requirements
  • Experience working with Boards and preparing governance reports
  • Ability to manage change and drive continuous improvement
  • Experience identifying external funding and managing public/charitable grants (desirable)

This is a chance to drive meaningful impact at a pivotal time for a purpose-led organisation. Interested? Please send your CV to Ashlene McFadden, via the ‘Apply Now’ option below to be considered for the role.

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