Finance Manager

Job title: Finance Manager

Salary: up to £60,907 (based on 35 hours per week, pro rata for part-time)

Hours: Part-time or full-time, with a minimum commitment of 21 hours (3 days) per week

Location: Thistle House, Edinburgh (hybrid working)

Reports to: Head of Culture & Corporate Services

Direct reports: 2 x Finance Officers (1.5FTE)

Annual Budget Responsibility: Approx. £7m

The Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland is looking for a motivated Finance Manager to lead our finance function and support the delivery of our mission to protect and promote the rights of some of Scotland's most vulnerable people.  

Offering a high level of autonomy and influence, this role provides the opportunity to shape and strengthen financial stewardship across the organisation.
 

About the Role

The Finance Manager oversees the Commission’s financial management, payroll, and statutory compliance functions. Managing an annual budget of approximately £7 million, you will provide high-quality financial advice and act as the organisation’s expert on all financial matters.

Working closely with the Head of Culture & Corporate Services, you will lead on:

• Financial reporting, analysis and advice to the CEO, executive leadership team and the Board
• Annual budget setting and multi-year forecasting
• Year-end accounts and external/internal audit
• Payroll and the annual pay award process in line with Scottish Government Pay Policy
• Financial controls, policies, procedures and risk management
• Procurement 
• Managing the shared services arrangement with Scottish Government.

About You

We are looking for someone who brings:

• A professional accountancy qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ICAS or equivalent)
• Significant experience in public sector financial management
• Experience managing payroll and related processes
• Excellent analytical, communication and influencing skills
• The ability to work independently across a wide remit
• People management experience
• A commitment to public sector values, integrity and continuous improvement

What We Offer

• Flexibility on contracted hours, subject to a minimum commitment of 21 hours/3 days per week.

• Hybrid working with modern open plan office and facilities in the centre of Edinburgh
• Generous annual leave and NHS pension
• Supportive, inclusive organisational culture with opportunities for professional development
• A meaningful role contributing to human rights and public service in Scotland

How to Apply

Email mwc.recruitment@nhs.scot by midday on Friday 16 October 2026 with:

• Your CV
• Personal statement (maximum 2 sides of A4) demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria in the person specification
• Equal opportunities monitoring form.