About us:
YMCA Edinburgh is on a journey of growth and development. Situated in the heart of Leith, our relationships-focused
services exist to meet the needs of children and families within our local community and across Edinburgh.
We are now well into implementing our three-year strategy, focused on growing the impact of our services and
amplifying the voice of our members, contributing to a society where all children have the love and support
needed to thrive.
The role of Business Manager is integral to achieving this vision. We are looking for a candidate who can fully
deliver on the responsibilities and support our organisational goals. This key position will report to and work
closely with our CEO, taking responsibility for finance, contracts, risk management, and HR processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Overseeing all aspects of finance, including producing management accounts, supporting the CEO with budgets and
tracking spend against budgets and grants, preparation of accounts for audit processes, financial processing,
payroll, and bank payments.
- Maintaining HR records using an online system, working with HR advisors to
produce HR documentation (e.g., contracts) and supporting staff recruitment and induction
processes.
- Supporting good governance and risk management of the organisation by working with the board
and CEO to maintain/update policies, comply with data storage requirements, and manage relevant
records/files.
- Supporting the acquisition and management of contracts with suppliers and overseeing
memberships with associated bodies.
- Providing secretarial support to the CEO and board as
required.
- Working with the CEO to maintain general oversight of YMCA premises.
About You:
We are looking for someone with:
- High levels of self-motivation and a positive attitude.
- Experience in both day-to-day accounting and financial oversight, with a recognised accounting qualification or significant experience in a similar role.
- The ability to work independently, manage their diary, and handle organisational affairs to support the effective running of the organisation.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to engage with a broad range of groups.
- Proficiency in using ICT for communication.
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to build productive working relationships.
- A commitment to working with integrity, honesty, and empathy, with an understanding and acceptance of others.
- Flexibility and adaptability, with the ability to prioritise and manage competing demands.