# Finance Manager

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for NHS Lothian.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** NHS Lothian
- **Location:** Waverley Gate
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Finance manager
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Part time
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-23T22:59:59.999Z
- **Posted:** 2026-10-13T14:39:18.586Z
- **Source information URL:** https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetail?JobId=272773
- **Employer website:** https://www.nhslothian.scot

## Job Content

### 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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