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SalaryThe Scottish Prison Service (SPS) is an Agency of the Scottish Government, working in partnership with organisations in the public, private and voluntary sectors to deliver safe and secure custodial services that empower offenders to take responsibility and to fulfil their potential. We employ over 4500 people in a diverse range of professions across our 13 prisons, Headquarters and the SPS College.
We are looking for a Strategic Financial Planning and Analysis Manager to join our Finance Team, based in Headquarters (Edinburgh). However this role is open to hybrid working, meaning we won't specify how many days must be worked in the office, but rather based on business needs, expectations and a degree of personal choice. We care about how you work rather than where you work and we'd welcome a conversation with the successful candidate on what remote working may look like for you.
About the role
As Strategic Financial Planning and Analysis Manager you will be responsible for the production and reporting of the monthly financial position and for providing an accurate monthly forecast annual outturn position for all budget areas to inform operational and strategic decision making. The role will also play a key role in the development of the medium term financial plan and subsequent reporting against. The post holder will lead the annual budgetary cycle and subsequent Scottish Government budget revisions, working with budget holders to identify cost pressures and areas for improvement.
The Strategic Financial Planning and Analysis Manager will work closely with colleagues across the finance function ensuring that transactions are applied and recorded efficiently, accurately and on a timely basis, in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), the Government Finance Reporting Manual (FreM) and SPS policies and procedures.
For further information on this exciting opportunity, including the full job description/person specification and applicant pack, please visit the Scottish Prison Service website: www.sps.gov.uk
In return, we offer a package that aims to look after your health and wellbeing (employee assistance programme and lifestyle screenings), work-life balance (flexible/hybrid working) and professional development (funded CIPD subscriptions). Not to mention a whole host of other benefits including 37 days’ annual leave (rising to 42 after 5 years), generous Civil Service Pension and access to our employee discounts and savings scheme.
About You
The successful candidate will:
· Hold a membership of a CCAB professional body (or equivalent).
· Have experience of all aspects of management accounting, including planning, monitoring, analysis and reporting.
· Have a detailed understanding of a financial accounting system,
· Have experience in a senior finance role within public sector providing effective professional advice.
Interested? To apply, please submit your CV via the Scottish Prison Service website: www.sps.gov.uk.
SPS will not tolerate any form of discrimination. If you cannot promote and demonstrate dignity, respect and equality, please don’t apply. Closing date: 15th April 2024 at 10am.
