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Job details
- Job reference: 262359
- Salary: Various
- Job closing date: 23/10/2026
- Job Type: Senior Managers
- Location: Edinburgh
- Employment type: Permanent
- Hours Per Week: 35
- Job posted date: 13/10/2026
- Employer (NHS Board): NHS Lothian
- Department: Mental Welfare Commission
Looking for more than just your next finance role? Join us and use your financial expertise to support work that has a genuine and lasting impact.
The Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland is looking for a motivated Finance Manager to lead our finance function and support the delivery of our mission to protect and promote the rights of some of Scotland's most vulnerable people. Offering a high level of autonomy and influence, this role provides the opportunity to shape and strengthen financial stewardship across the organisation.
About the Role
| Salary: | Up to £60,907 FTE (based on 35 hours per week) |
| Hours: | Part-time or full-time, with a minimum commitment of 21 hours (3 days) per week |
| Location: | Edinburgh with hybrid working arrangements |
The Finance Manager oversees the Commission’s financial management, payroll, and statutory compliance functions. Managing an annual budget of approximately £7 million, you will provide high-quality financial advice and act as the organisation’s expert on all financial matters.
Working closely with the Head of Culture & Corporate Services, you will lead on:
- Financial reporting, analysis and advice to the CEO, executive leadership team and the Board
- Annual budget setting and multi-year forecasting
- Year-end accounts and external/internal audit
- Payroll and the annual pay award process in line with Scottish Government Pay Policy
- Financial controls, policies, procedures and risk management
- Procurement
- Managing the shared services arrangement with Scottish Government
About You
We are looking for someone who brings:
- A professional accountancy qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ICAS or equivalent)
- Significant experience in public sector financial management
- Experience managing payroll and related processes
- Excellent analytical, communication and influencing skills
- The ability to work independently across a wide remit
- People management experience.
- A commitment to public sector values, integrity and continuous improvement
What we offer
- Flexibility on contracted hours, subject to a minimum commitment of 21 hours/3 days per week.
- Hybrid working, with modern office and facilities in the centre of Edinburgh
- Generous annual leave and NHS pension
- Supportive, inclusive organisational culture with opportunities for professional development
- A meaningful role contributing to human rights and public service in Scotland
Visit our website to find more about the Commission and working with us: Work with us | Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland (mwcscot.org.uk)
How to apply
Full details including job pack available at Finance Manager | Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland
Email mwc.recruitment@nhs.scot by midday on Friday 23rd October 2026 with:
- Your CV
- Personal statement (maximum 2 sides of A4) demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria in the person specification
- Equal opportunities monitoring form
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This advert is for Finance Manager with NHS Lothian in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is listed as a Finance manager role. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 23 Oct 2026.
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