Interim Finance Manager job with our Edinburgh public sector client based for an initial 6-month period. Reporting to the Head of Finance you will be responsible for:

• Preparation of monthly management accounts including variance reports and forecasts
• Production of annual financial plans for the department
• Attend meetings with senior budget holders ensuring accurate reporting of forecast spend
• Accruals, prepayments and reconciliations
• Supporting the annual year end for the department for inclusion in the annual report
• Ensure financial plans for the department are aligned to the corporate strategy
• Accurate reporting of forecasts and spend for major projects within the department
• Train and support non-finance colleagues with required financial skills

To apply, you will be a fully qualified and experienced accountant with a broad skillset in both financial reporting and finance business partnering.

Salary: up to £55,000 p.a. or day rate equivalent.

Our client is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.