Assistant Director – Financial Management

Scottish Funding Council

. Lead the Budgeting & Reporting and Payments & Procurement teams .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeEdinburgh • United KingdomLead💰 £66,924 - £78,930 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial and management accounting, including budget management and reporting. Proven ability to lead teams, manage audits, and communicate complex financial information effectively.

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CCAB Accounting QualificationFinancial And Management Accounting ProceduresLeadership SkillsSUN Accounts ExperienceHigh-Level Analytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Budget ManagementFinancial ReportingAnnual Accounts ProductionInternal Controls ReviewMonth-End Activities ManagementChange ManagementAudit CoordinationManagement ReportingIn-Year Re-ForecastingProcurement Management

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Oral CommunicationFlexibilityTeam DevelopmentAbility To Coordinate Diverse Priorities

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelSUN Finance SystemBudget Management Packages

Certifications & Qualifications

CCAB Accounting Qualification

Industry Keywords

Financial AuthorityAuditManagement AccountsProgramme FundsException Reports

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the Budgeting & Reporting and Payments & Procurement teams
Own the financial and budget ledgers and apply SFC’s scheme of delegated financial authority
Manage production of annual accounts, including format, accounting policies, and approvals
Proactively manage and review annual budgets for programme funds and running costs
Conduct formal in-year re-forecasts before release to senior management
Critically review management reports for senior management and Council Committees
Act as main contact for internal and external audit on financial and budgeting matters
Manage month-end activities, approve bank transactions, and approve drawdown requests
Review application of internal controls, exception reports, and audit logs
Cover the Senior Budgeting and Reporting Officer’s duties when absent
Build and manage an integrated financial accounting, management accounting, and procurement team
Develop the team and SUN finance system

Requirements

What you’ll need

CCAB accounting qualification or qualified by experience with significant relevant experience covering both financial and management accounts
High-level analytical skills
Proven leadership skills, including change management and team development
Strong written and oral communication skills, including explaining financial information to non-finance staff
Flexibility and ability to coordinate diverse priorities and respond positively to change
Significant experience of finance and management accounting procedures and IT systems
Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel
Experience of SUN accounts and budget management packages is desirable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Normal full-time hours of work are 35 per week
Flexible working arrangements and flexi-time system
30 days annual leave pro-rata, plus 13 days public and privilege holidays pro-rata
Hybrid working, including flexibility to work from home anywhere in the UK for some of the time
Annual pay review
Eligibility to join the Civil Service Pension Scheme, with employer contributions of 28.97%
Partnership pension account option
Continuous professional development and Civil Service Learning resources
Generous occupational sick pay
24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
Special Leave (paid and unpaid)
Lifelong Learning Fund contribution
Free winter flu vaccination
Occupational health support
Volunteering Days
Salary sacrifice cycle loan scheme
Cycle storage and shower facilities
Interest-free bus or rail season ticket loan
Free office car parking on a first-come basis
Part-time or compressed hours considered
Flexible working scheme for caring responsibilities
Secondment applications considered for eligible positions