Head of Finance and Corporate Services

New Today

#### RoleCycling Scotland is Scotland’s national cycling charity. Working with others, we get more people cycling, more safelyand easily in a better environment. Our values are to be collaborative, inclusive, professional andevidence-driven, ambitious and sustainable.Due to the approaching retirement of the current postholder, we are appointing a new Head of Finance & CorporateServices. Reporting to the Chief Executive and Board, the role has responsibility for managing and overseeingall aspects of the organisation’s finances, helping us deliver our charitable mission.We strongly support flexible and hybrid working with staff working a minimum of one day a week in our central GlasgowofficePlease read the job description for full details.Benefits of the role include:* Defined Contribution Pension Scheme with employer contribution of 7.5% and minimum employee contribution of 3%* 36 days annual leave* Operation of a Flexi-time system* Annual contribution towards your training and development* Free and confidential access to our Employee Assistance programmeThis role is based in our central Glasgow office. We are currently operating a hybrid working policy with one day perweek minimum in the office.#### Application notes**Deadline for applications: 12pm, Monday 13th October 2025****Interview date: w/c 27th October**.To apply, please submit a completed application form and equal opportunities form to personnel@cycling.scot. Pleasenote agencies will not be considered. If you wish to find out more about the role, please emailpersonnel@cycling.scot.Cycling Scotland is a recognised Scottish Charity and an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications fromall members of the community.Successful candidates will be informed if they have been selected for interview. Due to the high volume ofapplications we tend to receive, we are not usually able to respond to all applicants. If you have not heardfrom us two weeks after the deadline then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.### Cycling ScotlandHead of Finance and Corporate Services Postcode: G2 2HGWe have an exciting opportunity to join Cornerstone as our Transactional Finance Lead on a full-time, permanentbasis.**Location**This role can be based in any of our main offices (Aberdeen or Glasgow), or be part of our hybrid working model. Ifopting for hybrid, we would need you to live within a reasonable commute of Aberdeen or Glasgow.**The Role**As a member of our Wider Leadership Team, reporting to our Head of Finance, you'll be responsible for takingownership of and improving the transactional finance functions (Billing and Credit Control, Treasury andPurchase Ledger) within our organisation. Alongside evaluating current processes, documenting procedures andimproving controls, you’ll manage and develop these functions ensuring that they are compliant, accurate andreliable.You'll also support our Head of Finance in the delivery of monthly management accounts, undertake varianceanalysis activities and support with the creation of budgets, forecasts and financial plans.As part of your role, there will be occasions that we'll need you to travel to other Cornerstone branch locations(travel expenses would be reimbursed as set out in Cornerstone’s expense policy with travel reimbursed by HMRClegislation).**About You**What we'll need you to bring: -* Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline* Recognised chartered accountancy CCAB qualification, qualified by experience (QBE) OR Working towards a CCAB with evidence of recent exam passes and expectation of qualification date* Demonstrable knowledge and experience of VAT, VAT reporting, cash handling and reconciling balance sheet control accounts* Experience of working in management accounts preparation/analysis* Attention to detail, delivering accurate, reliable and timely outputs* The ability to implement quality processes and procedures and communicate these clearly verbally and in writing* Comfortable learning new systems, developing and implementing new procedures and proposing solutions for problems with systems* Strong organisational skills with the ability to plan and organise work to tight deadlines* Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to develop relationships and communication with team members* A minimum of 4 years’ experience of working in a varied finance role in a complex organisation.It would be great if you also have: -* Knowledge and experience of applicable regulations; specifically in line with the Charities Statement of Recommended Practise (SORP) reporting, FRS 102 and VAT* Experience of staff management and supervisionCornerstone is one of Scotland's largest charities with over 45 years' experience providing great care andsupport for adults and children with various support needs across Scotland.We are always flexible and responsive in meeting the ever changing needs of the people we support and work closelywith individuals and families to agree what sort of support will work best for them.**Our strategic aims*** To become an expert provider of services to people with learning disabilities, autism and complex care needs* To be the best employer in social care in Scotland* To achieve stability and sustainability which supports future developments.SLIC is seeking to recruit an experienced procurement officer to lead the end-to-end procurement process foracquiring web development, e-resources, and potentially library management system suppliers, for a nationalplatform serving Scotland's public libraries. The successful candidate will be instrumental in shaping thefuture of digital library services, working with the library sector to ensure the platform delivers best valueand all contracts meet the diverse needs of Scotland’s public library community and stakeholders.**Purpose of the Job**This role involves leading and managing the end-to-end procurement process for acquiring web development,e-resources, and potentially library management system suppliers, for a national platform serving Scotland'spublic libraries. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring value for money, compliance withregulations, and successful contract delivery in line with strategic objectives and user needs.**Job scope and context**The Scottish Library and Information Council carries out work on behalf of its members who include local authority,higher education, further education organisations, as well as other specialist library and informationorganisations. With support from the Scottish Government, SLIC have been tasked with the development anddelivery of a national website dedicated to providing comprehensive and accessible library services acrossScotland. The Project Officer will work closely with SLIC’s Head of Programme and stakeholders to ensure theprocurement process meets the needs of users and aligns with SLIC’s strategic goals.**About Simon Community Scotland**Simon Community Scotland is the largest provider of homelessness services in Scotland.Our vision is for everyone to have a safe place to live with access to the support they need. Every day we help makepositive things happen for people facing extremely difficult circumstances.Everything we do is about and for people: the people we support, our staff, our partners and everyone affected byhomelessness.Our values are built into every area of activity and tell the story of how people remain at the heart of the SimonCommunity.**Job Summary**Simon Community is Scotland's leading homeless charity. We are creative and innovative. We get things done withcare and compassion that make a difference to our community, being true to our values. We are a community ofstaff, volunteers and the people that we support.We want to deliver services and responses that really matter to #J-18808-Ljbffr
Apply
Location:
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Salary:
£100,000 - £125,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Finance

We found some similar jobs based on your search