Jobs in Inverclyde East, Inverclyde

Are you a qualified accountant looking for a leadership role? Are you a driven professional who is committed to people who require health and social care support? If so, then we have a rare opportunity for you to join our Executive Team as Director of Finance and Corporate Services.

About Quarriers

Quarriers is a self-confident and ambitious charity which provides health and social care services to the people of Scotland. We have a vision about the type of society we want to bring into being, and a mission that will help us achieve that.

Vision

A Scotland in which people can access support, find kindness and thrive.

Mission

To nurture supportive relationships, provide high-quality care, and promote inclusive communities.

Reach and Income

We operate more than a hundred services across Scotland, employ 1,600 members of staff and have around 100 volunteers. As of April 2025, we have an annual income of around £60m, most of which comes from contracts from statutory bodies for the delivery of health and social care services

Your new opportunity

We are currently recruiting a Director of Finance & Corporate Services to join our well-established Executive Team. As a key member of the Executive Team, you will direct Quarriers’ finance, IT and property services. You will be responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of our £60m budget, including financial reporting and planning, while liaising with internal and external stakeholders.

A key part of the role will include reporting to the Board of Trustees and Chief Executive, offering strategic advice and solutions on all finance and corporate services matters, and to support the Board in the preparation of budgets and financial reports.

This is a full-time permanent role working 35 hours per week in line with our agile working policy, which blends home-working with office time and service visits.

What you will need to bring to the role

• CCAB Qualified Accountant
• Extensive knowledge and experience at a senior level in a complex organisation
• Proven experience of contract negotiation and commercial focus
• Excellent problem solver who is driven by positive outcomes
• Chartered Accountant status or post-graduate management qualification is desirable
• Excellent IT and analytical skills
• Driving licence is essential

What you will get in return

• Substantial holiday entitlement
• Generous workplace pension
• Family-friendly working policies and procedures
• Life Assurance
• Wider benefits including our Employee Assistance Programme, free physiotherapy & occupational health support

About Us

Quarriers is one of Scotland’s leading social care charities. We provide practical care and support for vulnerable children, adults and families who face extremely challenging circumstances. We challenge poverty and inequality of opportunity to bring about positive changes in people’s lives.

Benefits

• Free physiotherapy and occupational health
• 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Non-contributory life assurance scheme
• Workplace pension
• Christmas savings scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Long service rewards
• Significant discount opportunities