Description
Harvey Nash's public sector client is currently looking to recruit a Census Finance Manager to join their team on an initial 6 month contract. The office is based in Edinburgh, however, this role will be working from home for the foreseeable future due to Covid-19. The post will form part of the organisations Finance function, reporting to the CFO.
Main Duties:
- Work closely with programme and project managers to establish annual budgets. Monitor progress against budgets, advising on corrective action where appropriate. Feed into Spending Reviews, Budgets and in-year budget reviews
- Provide professional accounting, budgeting and broader financial advice to the Census programme.
- Present clear and consistent messages to colleagues on best practice and propriety in financial management.
Essential Skills:
- A qualified accountant (member of a CCAB body or equivalent) with up to date CPD, strong technical accountancy and financial management skills. We would consider a part-qualified candidate who could demonstrate significant financial management experience.
- The ability to challenge and contribute to medium to long-term plans and to coordinate the development of financial plans that complement delivery plans and business cases.
This role is a six month initial contract that has been deemed inside IR35 by the client therefore the use of an Umbrella company s required. Applicants must hold, or be happy to apply for, a valid Basic Disclosure Scotland. Please click the link to apply.