Job Description

Company Overview

Flexible Childcare Services Scotland (FCSS) is dedicated to providing a unique childcare model that prioritises high-quality, flexible, and affordable services for children and families. Our innovative approach allows families to book daycare by the hour, ensuring accessibility and inclusivity for all.

Summary

We are seeking a Finance Manager to join our team at Flexible Childcare Services Scotland. In this role, you will play a vital part in managing our financial operations, ensuring the sustainability of our unique childcare model while supporting our mission to create flexibility in early learning and childcare across Scotland, and thus reducing child poverty. This is a hybrid working post shared between home working and our Dundee head office.

Responsibilities

Oversee the timely operation and upkeep of accounting systems, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. Support the Head of Finance to ensure efficient preparation of the annual financial accounts and budget and the effective production of financial information to support funding bids, tenders and the generation of new income. Oversee the monthly payroll submission and assist with queries. Implement cost control measures to enhance financial efficiency. Prepare accurate financial statements and reports for stakeholders. Lead the finance team, providing guidance and support in their professional development. Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards.

Requirements

A relevant accounting qualification e.g. CA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA Proven experience in accounting systems such as Xero, Quickbooks, SAGE etc. Previous experience processing payrolls Strong understanding of financial accounting principles and practices. Demonstrated ability in financial planning and analysis. Excellent leadership skills with experience managing teams. Effective communication skills to convey complex financial information clearly. Experience in cost control and budgeting processes.

Our Vision:

At Flexible Childcare Services Scotland, our vision is simple; to enable every child, family, and community to access the individual early learning support and childcare services they need to thrive.

Our Values:

Our values represent the promises we make to our people and the people we support, and how we aim to achieve their hopes, expectations and aspirations. They are:

We put people first

We are flexible and accessible

We will nurture and learn together

We are committed to delivering quality in all that we do

We act with integrity, doing the right thing

We are solution focussed and resilient

Staff Benefits:

Working with Flexible Childcare Services comes with generous staff benefits including:

Flexible working

Real living wage

32 days paid holidays

Pension scheme

Life assurance scheme

Mental health support

Subsidised childcare costs for team members

Store discount schemes

And many more!

If you share in our vision and values and you'd like to take the next step on your career journey, apply now!

FCSS is an equal opportunities and disability confident employer.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 32,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 28 per week

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Casual dress Childcare Company pension Employee discount Life insurance Sick pay Work from home
Application question(s):

Do you hold a relevant accounting qualification?
Experience:

Payroll management: 1 year (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Dundee, DD4 9EZ