Finance & Resource Manager

Scottish Commission for Learning Disability; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit dedicated to supporting people with disabilities in Glasgow is seeking a Finance and Resource Manager. This role involves leading financial management, preparing budgets, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing audits. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with experience in financial leadership and governance within a nonprofit or regulated environment. Strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities are essential. If you are looking to make a meaningful impact through financial strategy, we invite you to apply.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial leadership within a regulated or not-for-profit environment.
• Experience with governance and risk management frameworks is beneficial.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of financial management and reporting.
• Oversee payroll and audit processes.
• Provide governance support for key committee meetings.

Skills

Financial leadership

Strong communication skills

Judgement

Time management

Education

Qualified accountant

Job description

The Scottish Commission for People with Learning Disabilities (SCLD) is a Human Rights Defender. Our vision is of a Scotland where people with learning disabilities live full, safe, loving and equal lives.

SCLD is seeking a Finance and Resource Manager to join the senior leadership team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to play a key role in shaping financial strategy, supporting operational delivery, and strengthening governance as we influence the development of policy, practice and legislation for people with learning disabilities.

In this role, you will lead on all aspects of financial management, including the preparation of management accounts, annual budgets, year-end reporting and the maintenance of robust financial controls. You will oversee payroll, ensure compliance with accounting and charity regulations, and manage the audit process. Accuracy, timeliness and strong reporting standards will be central to your work.

Your remit will also include wider operational responsibilities such HR and IT systems administration, procurement and office management. Working closely with two direct reports and colleagues across the organisation, you will help to maintain effective processes and a well-run working environment. You will also provide governance support by overseeing key committee meetings, including scheduling, preparing papers, recording minutes and following up on agreed actions.

We are looking for a qualified accountant with proven experience in financial leadership, ideally gained within a regulated or not-for-profit environment. Strong communication skills, sound judgement and the ability to manage multiple priorities are essential. Experience and knowledge of governance and risk management frameworks will be beneficial.

If you are seeking a strategic finance role within a purpose-led environment where your work will make a meaningful impact, we welcome your application.

To apply, please send a tailored CV and a covering letter (max. 2 pages), outlining your relevant experience and motivation for applying, to [e-mail].