Summary: The Senior Manager: Financial Control & Analysis role involves leading financial governance, risk management, and strategic decision-making within the public sector. This position requires an experienced finance professional to ensure compliance with regulations while driving commercial efficiency. The role is hybrid, requiring three days a week in Glasgow, and operates through an umbrella company. The contract is for 12 months, offering a competitive daily rate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the financial control & analysis function, ensuring robust financial governance
• Oversee risk management, compliance, and financial reporting processes
• Advise senior stakeholders on investment regulations and financial strategies
• Influence decision-making at executive levels through financial insights
• Manage a team, driving performance and managing change effectively
• Ensure adherence to Managing Public Money rules and best practices

Key Skills:

• Significant post-qualification experience (ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, or equivalent)
• Strong understanding of risk management, governance, and public sector finance
• Demonstrable commercial experience and knowledge of investment regulations
• Experience balancing stakeholder needs within financial constraints
• Expertise across multiple financial disciplines and business finance options
• Ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders effectively
• Proven leadership experience, managing teams through change
• OPEX experience preferred rather than banking

Salary (Rate): 550

City: Glasgow

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: Other