Job Description

Salary

60,068 - 64,365 per annum + Company Benefits

Contractual hours

35.25

Basis

Full Time

Region

Dundee

Package

Permanent

Job category/type

Finance

Date posted

22/07/2025

Job reference

REQ000048

Hillcrest Homes is recruiting for a Finance Manager

About the Department

Hillcrest is one of Scotland's leading affordable housing providers, creating sustainable homes and positive futures for our customers and communities. We own and manage almost 8,000 properties throughout Scotland and our 1,200 employees provide a range of care, social enterprises, skills, training and employment opportunities. People are at the centre of everything we do and as a senior manager you will empower our teams through innovation, transformation and continuous improvement to do the best job they can.

About the Role

The Finance Manager will be responsible for providing a high quality, comprehensive financial management accounting service to all budget holders and departments within Hillcrest.


Working closely with the Head of Finance, other Finance Manager and relevant Business Partner, the post holder will provide a supporting and advisory service including the provision of financial reporting in line with relevant statutory regulations, budgeting, and financial advice.


The Finance Manager will also support the effective operation and continuous improvement of all accounting functions, namely, accounts receivable and management accounts, and support the development of staff. The Finance Manager will be required to present financial information to Boards of Management.

Responsible for overseeing the preparation of timely production of monthly / quarterly management accounts and forecasts, weekly cash flow forecasting and annual Budgets. Responsible for the preparation of statutory accounts, in accordance with the relevant accounting standards and statement of recommended practice and annual reporting timetable. Carry out detailed financial analysis, including variance investigations, cost and income analysis, procurement analysis, tender pricing/cost analysis, and investment appraisals, to support Budget Holders and provide financial insight. Overseeing the effective operation and development of accounting functions, namely, accounts receivable and management accounts, and supporting staff. Overseeing finance software packages used by the Organisation with an emphasis on effective financial control procedures and continuous improvement. Work closely with the Head of Finance and other Finance Manager to ensure a comprehensive financial management accounting service is provided to all budget holders and departments within Hillcrest. Preparation of financial feasibility assessments for new business initiatives and tenders and provide further information and guidance to be incorporated into any recommendations. Manage and supervise the submission of statutory returns within prescribed timescales. Attend meetings when required with external customers and funding partners.

About You

You will:

Hold a professional accountancy qualification (CIMA/ACCA/CA) Have proven previous experience of management and statutory accounts preparation Proven experience of budget preparation and cash flow forecasting and financial modelling Experience of process review and continuous improvement programs to improve efficiencies across the department Previous experience of working in the charity sector or similar setting would is advantageous Advanced level of IT skills and knowledge of Microsoft systems and accountancy software Be enthusiastic, confident, reliable and highly motivated

About The Benefits

Pension Scheme Flexible Working Patterns Comprehensive Health and Well-being Package Free access to on-line discounts for well-known retailers Death in Service Benefit (up to three times your salary) Cycle to Work Scheme (great savings from 25% - 39% on bikes and accessories) Tech Scheme (great savings of up to 12% on computers or laptops)

Please note interviews will be held week commencing Monday 11

th

August 2025