Job Description

Hutcheon Mearns is delighted to be working in partnership with a sizeable

not-for-profit organisation

to recruit a

Finance Manager in Dundee.

This is a pivotal role within the finance team, providing a high-quality, comprehensive financial management accounting service across the organisation. This organisation provides essential services locally and across Scotland and is a group with a number of not-for-profit entities in addition to a commercial entity.


Working closely with the Head of Finance and a fellow Finance Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy, timeliness, and relevance of financial information, while supporting strategic decision-making and driving continuous improvement. This role blends technical financial expertise with leadership responsibility, offering the opportunity to make a real impact within a values-driven environment. You will have responsibility for a specific area of the business and finance team. This is an excellent role working for an organisation that can offer excellent work-life balance as well as progression and development opportunity.

The Opportunity

Key Responsibilities:


Lead the preparation of monthly and quarterly management accounts, forecasts, budgets, and statutory accounts. Deliver detailed financial analysis, insight, and advice to budget holders and senior stakeholders Oversee core accounting functions, including accounts receivable and management accounts, ensuring robust controls and process improvements Prepare financial feasibility assessments for new initiatives and funding opportunities. Line manage and develop finance team members, ensuring workloads are effectively managed and objectives achieved. Present financial information to the Board and prepare reports for Committees. Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, internal audit recommendations, and reporting deadlines. Build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders including auditors, funding partners, and regulatory bodies. Stakeholder engagement across the organisation

The Candidate:

You will be a qualified accountant (CA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent) with proven senior-level management accounting experience. You'll bring a strong track record in financial reporting, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership, coupled with the ability to challenge and influence at a senior level. Experience in the not-for-profit sector is highly desirable, but we welcome applications from all backgrounds where the right skills and values can be demonstrated.

What's In It for You?

60,000 - 64,000 salary scale with annual reviews 37 days annual leave plus opportunity to accrue up to 12 flexi-days 35.25 hours working week and 1pm Friday finish Hybrid working - 2 days per week minimum in office working 8.5% matched pension contributions Excellent additional benefits and support

This is an opportunity to join a progressive, purpose-driven organisation that values its people and the communities it serves. You'll work in a collaborative environment, help shape financial processes, and see the direct impact of your expertise in delivering meaningful outcomes. Furthermore, you'll work in an organisation that actively promotes personal development.

Next steps?

If you have the financial management and people management experienced required for this role, we look forward to hearing from you! Please apply with your full CV or contact Lynsey Campbell, Recruitment Director at Hutcheon Mearns for more information.

Up to 64,000 + excellent work-life balance and benefits

Dundee, Dundee / Angus

Friday 26 September 2025

Permanent

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