Overview Venesky-Brown’s client, a public sector organisation in Edinburgh/Glasgow, is recruiting a Financial Planning and Analysis Manager for an initial 4-month contract on £383.20/day (Inside IR35). This role is hybrid (home/office). Responsibilities

Lead the production of monthly management accounts and investigate/report on significant budget variances, advising on remedial action and monitoring implementation; support Directors in financial management of their functions and projects. Lead on the financial planning cycle, modelling and forecasting. Manage the base-line budget position, ensuring funding requirements are accurately recorded, obtaining sign-off as appropriate. Support senior managers and budget holders with specialist advice on key financial management issues including capital accounting, VAT compliance, budgeting and forecast outturns, financial planning and risk management. Collaborate with the Senior Accounting Manager and team to produce timely monthly financial and management reports with supporting analysis. Provide financial analysis and modelling to assist Head of Finance and Director of Finance in Medium Term Financial Planning and Fiscal Sustainability Projects; act as a key contact for project workstreams. Drive improvements in finance processes, automation and reporting capability. Membership of a CCAB professional body (or equivalent). Experience of all aspects of management accounting (planning, monitoring, analysis and reporting). Experience of capital accounting and preparation of accurate annual financial statements with strong IFRS knowledge. Detailed understanding of a financial accounting system. Ability to analyse and evaluate information, identify issues and provide effective solutions to complex problems. People management and leadership skills with the ability to build relationships and influence others to achieve results. Ability to prioritise workload to meet deadlines. Experience in a senior finance role within the public sector providing professional advice.

Qualifications

CCAB professional body membership (or equivalent).

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