At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial planning, forecasting, and reporting for a large public sector organisation.
- Company: Join a reputable public sector organisation in Edinburgh.
- Benefits: Competitive salary of £65-68K for a 3-6 month contract.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities to engage with senior stakeholders.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact on financial decision-making in the public sector.
- Qualifications: Fully qualified accountant with experience in financial planning and management accounting.
The predicted salary is between 65000 - 68000 £ per year.
An Interim Strategic Financial Planning & Analysis Manager is required to join a large public sector organisation on an initial 3-6 month contractual basis, based in Edinburgh. This role will support the senior finance leadership team in delivering high-quality financial planning, forecasting and reporting, ensuring robust financial insight is provided to support strategic and operational decision making.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the production of monthly management accounts, providing analysis on key variances and supporting corrective action where required.
- Oversee the financial planning cycle, including budgeting, forecasting and modelling.
- Provide expert financial advice to senior stakeholders on budgeting, forecasting, risk management and capital accounting.
- Manage and maintain accurate budget positions, ensuring all funding requirements are clearly understood and recorded.
- Collaborate across finance teams to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting to internal leadership and external stakeholders.
- Take responsibility for capital accounting, including asset management, valuations and compliance with IFRS and public sector reporting standards.
To apply, you will be a fully qualified accountant with strong experience across financial planning, management accounting and technical accounting. You will be comfortable operating in a senior stakeholder-facing role, ideally within the public sector environment.
For more information on this role, please contact Kamran Chaudhry at Rutherford Cross: kamranchaudhry@rutherfordcross.com.
Interim Financial Planning and Analysis Manager employer: Rutherford Cross
As a leading public sector organisation in Edinburgh, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and inclusive work culture that values employee contributions and promotes professional growth. Our commitment to high-quality financial planning and analysis not only supports strategic decision-making but also offers our employees the opportunity to engage in meaningful work that impacts the community. With competitive remuneration and a supportive environment, we are dedicated to empowering our team members to excel in their careers while making a difference.
