Financial Accounting Manager

About The Team:
SRUC's team of financial management professionals are based in Edinburgh with service provided through a combination of office based and hybrid working.
The Opportunity:
In this exciting new role, you will lead on the preparation, accuracy and compliance of financial accounting and reporting within SRUC. The post holder reports to the Group Financial Controller and has direct responsibility for managing a team of financial analysts and indirect oversight of operational accounting teams.
Key responsibilities include managing the monthly close process, overseeing cash flow forecasting and balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting strategic decision-making by providing financial insights. The role also ensures continuous improvement in accounting processes and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Additionally, the post holder is responsible for preparing statutory accounts for SRUC group, company, subsidiaries and associates as well as reviewing other external reporting such as annual Finance HESA and TRAC return.
As a senior position within the financial team, the post holder will support the business with special projects, including system upgrades, digital transformation and compliance harmonisation. The post holder collaborates with senior management to provide financial insigths and support budgeting, forecasting and decision-making, making recommendations for cost control a...