Rutherford Cross is working with a well-respected Public Sector organisation to recruit a Senior Financial Analyst. The organisation is based in Glasgow, with offices in the city centre. This is a newly created role and will play a pivotal part in the development and provision of central FP&A activities, working closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified or ‘Qualified by Experience’ Accountant to really shape an exciting and varied role.

On offer is a salary of up to £54k (depending on experience) and an exceptional benefits package, including 41 days annual leave and a 23% employer contribution pension. The organisation also provides a great platform for career progression and is focused on developing its people

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead project work within the Finance team as requested by the Director of Finance, Deputy Director of Finance and Head of Management Accounts
• Lead strategic business partners working across the organisation, providing analytics that deliver actionable insight to help improve organisational decisions
• Develop and maintain financial models to assist in target-setting processes and support budgeting, forecasting and scenario-planning activities
• Consolidate, review and challenge the monthly results and forecasts and prepare the monthly reporting pack for review with the Finance Office Directorate
• Continually review and identify opportunities for enhancing the information provision whilst improving the efficiency and automation of the report preparation
• Service ad-hoc financial queries and requests for information, from both internal and external sources

The Ideal Candidate:

• Fully qualified Accountant (ICAS / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) or ‘Qualified by Experience’, with up-to-date knowledge of policy & procedures
• Knowledge / experience of financial & management accounting procedures
• Knowledge / experience of Financial Planning and Analysis activities
• Comprehensive knowledge of business processes
• Advanced skills in the use of Microsoft packages
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience of PowerBi (advantageous)

On Offer:

• Competitive salary of up to £54k (dependent on experience)
• 35-hour working week
• 41 days annual leave
• Enhanced 23% employer pension
• Flexible / hybrid working model, with only 1 day per week office requirement
• Other generous benefits and discount packages

For an initial confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Gillian O’Neil at Rutherford Cross on 07432482882/ [email protected].