Rutherford Cross is working with a well-respected Public Sector organisation to recruit a Financial Analyst.

The role will be based in Glasgow, with offices in the city centre. The successful post holder will play a key role in providing a comprehensive, effective and efficient management accounting service across the organisation.

On offer is a salary of up to £44k (depending on experience) and an exceptional benefits package including 41 days annual leave and 23% employer contribution pension.

Ideally, we are looking to speak with part-qualified or fully qualified accountants (CA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) who have experience working within a large, complex finance function and have the ability to influence and challenge decision making by providing professional financial expertise.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Senior Finance Analyst and the Head of Management Accounts in coordinating all month-end activity
• Consolidate, review and challenge the monthly results and full-year forecast and prepare the monthly reporting pack for review with the Senior Finance Analyst and the Head of Management Accounts
• Contribute to the improvement of all aspects of financial management reporting, including salary forecasting and systemisation of the budget process
• Consolidate the budget inputs for review with the Senior Finance Analyst, the Head of Management Accounts and the Finance Director, ahead of meetings with key members of the Senior Management Group
• Provide robust analysis of the budget inputs, with comparison to previous performance and to strategic goals, and summarise key areas for consideration
  • Lead on the preparation and completion of sector specific statutory financial returns
  • Service ad hoc financial queries and requests for information, from both internal and external sources

The Ideal Candidate:

• Fully Qualified (ICAS/ACCA/CIMA) or currently working towards full professional qualification
• Effective team worker, able to influence across formal organisational reporting lines
• Ability to present and explain financial information
• Ability to prioritise and juggle competing demands from a variety of stakeholders
• Proven analytical and problem-solving capability, with a commitment to continuous improvement
• Advanced skills in the use of Microsoft packages
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

On Offer:

• Competitive salary of up to £44k (dependent on experience)
• 35-hour working week
• 41 days annual leave
• Enhanced 23% employer pension
• Flexible / hybrid working model
• Other generous benefits and discount packages

For an initial confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Gillian O’Neil at Rutherford Cross on 07432 482 882 / [email protected].