- Advertised from 13th September 2024
- Temporary. 16 hours per week
- Annual Leave: 33 including public holidays; Pension: Eligible staff can join a defined contribution pension scheme; Training and Development: Opportunities for professional development and training will be available.
Role
The Finance Manager will play a pivotal role in ensuring efficient, effective, and sustainable financial management for the Scottish Pantry Network and its Subsidiary, aligned with its mission to promote food security and provide member support across Scotland. This role includes managing day-to-day financial operations, ensuring strong financial governance, and developing strategies that contribute to the long-term sustainability of the Network.
Reporting to the CEO, the Finance Manager will be responsible for ensuring that all financial processes support the organisation’s growth and impact within local communities.
Key Responsibilities
1. Financial Management
- Prepare year-end financial statements in line with charity regulations.
- Assist external auditors with annual audits and provide all required financial documents.
- Develop and manage annual core and project budgets that align with the Network’s strategic goals.
- Produce monthly management accounts and financial reports for funders and the Board.
- Oversee payroll calculations and maintain payroll records for all staff.
- Administer day-to-day financial operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Lead financial planning and forecasting efforts to support the Network’s strategic plan.
- Regularly report on the financial position of the organisation to the Board, funding partners, and other stakeholders.
2. Contracts and Procurement
- Review and manage all external contracts to ensure cost efficiency and service quality.
- Oversee procurement processes, ensuring that they adhere to good practice and are resource-efficient.
3. Corporate Governance
- Attend regular Management and Board meetings, providing financial insights and recommendations.
- Prepare verbal and written financial reports for the Chief Executive and Board of Trustees.
- Ensure compliance with OSCR, Companies House, and other relevant regulatory bodies, ensuring timely submissions of required reports.
4. Strategic Planning
- Lead the development and implementation of financial strategies that support the long-term sustainability and growth of the Scottish Pantry Network.
- Collaborate on the creation of funding bids and grant applications, providing financial expertise and budgetary input.
- Develop and update financial policies and procedures to ensure transparency and accountability throughout the organisation.
5. General Duties
- Line-manage the Policy Officer and provide oversight of financial training and development.
- Contribute to organisational impact by identifying opportunities for process improvements and cost-saving measures.
- Support the management team by analysing financial data for strategic decision-making.
- Play an active role in risk management, advising the CEO on potential financial risks and mitigation strategies.
- Uphold and promote the values of the Scottish Pantry Network, promoting a team-oriented environment and supporting collaboration with external partners.
Main Working Contacts
- Internal: Chief Executive, Operations manager, Scottish Pantry Network Board, Staff, and Volunteers
- External: Contractors, Funders, Auditors, Partner Organisations, and Local Authorities
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
Qualifications:
- Degree in accounting or a related discipline
- Five years of experience, including two years at a senior level
Knowledge and Experience:
- Proven experience managing annual audits and payroll
- Strong knowledge of financial management within the charity or third sector
- Experience leading and managing financial teams or staff
Skills and Abilities:
- Proficiency in accounting software (Sage or similar) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage multiple projects
Desirable Criteria
Qualifications:
- Professional accounting qualification (CIMA, ICAS, CIPFA)
Knowledge and Experience:
- Previous experience working within the voluntary or food security sector
- Track record of securing funding and experience in developing business plans
- Familiarity with contract management and regulatory compliance
Additional Requirements
- Satisfactory Disclosure check
Application notes
Please complete and submit application form to enquiries@scottishpantrynetwork.org.uk.
Applications will be accepted until 4th October.
We look forward reviewing your application.
The Scottish Pantry Network is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds
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Senior Employment Manager, Scotland
- Full time
- £38,732 – £43,374
- Hybrid: Office based in Glasgow. Regular travel across Scotland plus occasional travel throughout the UK
- Closing 3rd January 2025
About the role
Carers Scotland is seeking a Senior Employment Manager to lead our work in supporting unpaid carers in employment and employability. The role includes managing and leading the Carer Positive scheme and Employers for Carers Scotland. You should be passionate about supporting unpaid carers to enter and remain in employment, where they want to start or continue their career. A confident, self-starter you should have considerable experience of managing programmes and projects, as well experience of income generation, including preparing bids for project funding. A strong network within the business community and an understanding of employment practice would be an advantage, as well as experience in public speaking and training. A good team player is a must.
About us
Carers Scotland runs the Carer Positive initiative on behalf of the Scottish Government, which supports private, public and voluntary sector organisations in Scotland to create carer friendly workplaces. We currently have 285 accredited organisations covering over 516,000 employees in Scotland. Our training and development work offers training in self-advocacy and carers rights to carers, as well as carer awareness training to organisations and groups across Scotland. Our campaign and policy work sees us engage with Scottish Government, Scottish Parliament, Local Authorities, NHS Boards and others to influence public policy and secure change to improve the lives of carers. We also offer a range of online support activity for carers providing information and support.
Diversity and inclusion
Carers UK is committed to becoming a diverse and truly inclusive organisation. We strive to create a workplace where our colleagues and volunteers can truly be themselves and feel like they belong and constantly seek to ensure all voices are heard.
To embrace this culture of diversity, our employee and volunteer recruitment should reflect our stakeholders and the society that we serve and support, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, physical abilities, disabilities or religious practices. We value individual diversity and are actively building diverse teams here at Carers UK and value our colleagues from a wide range of backgrounds.
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- Part time
- £31,200 pro-rata
- On site: Knightswood Community Shop, Lincoln Avenue, Glasgow
- Closing 17th January 2025
The Community Shop Coordinator will oversee the day-to-day operation of the new Knightswood Community Shop in Glasgow North West. They will ensure the provision of affordable, high-quality food to local residents.
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- £29,500
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- Closing 14th January 2025
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Your role will be to:
· Facilitate the delivery of SRC “Recovery from Within” learning offerings to residents, staff and partners developing greater awareness of the experience of addiction and recovery within key institutions
· Build relationships that will support the continuum of recovery for residents which compliments the core work and traditional approaches of prisons, substance use services, criminal justice and healthcare systems.
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