Financial Expert Advisor

5 days ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Scottish Further and Higher Education Funding Council Full time

Scottish Further and Higher Education Funding Council is a leading authority in Scotland's tertiary education and research sector.

We are seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join our Governance, Infrastructure and Sustainability team (GIST) to carry out effective review and analysis of the financial health and governance of an allocated portfolio of institutions.

Job Overview

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing workloads, undertaking financial reviews and analyses, and providing authoritative advice to stakeholders. They will be responsible for developing a business partnering approach to build strong relationships with institutions and support them in their effective financial management.

The successful candidate will be a fully qualified accountant with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, able to communicate complex financial and governance issues effectively. They will also have a good understanding of business analysis, planning, budgeting, audit, and financial and non-financial control issues.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage workload arising from an allocated portfolio of institutions and designated lead specialism(s)
  • Undertake effective review and analysis of financial health for an allocated portfolio of institutions
  • Provide authoritative financial and governance advice to SFC, the sectors, and the Scottish Government
  • Develop a business partnering approach to build strong relationships with institutions
  • Represent SFC in negotiations and discussions with external bodies on matters concerning sector financial health and governance
Benefits

As a Senior Financial Analyst with Scottish Further and Higher Education Funding Council, you can expect a competitive salary of £45,942 per annum, plus contributions towards a Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. You will also enjoy flexible working arrangements, including a flexi-time system, and a range of benefits such as annual leave entitlement, public and privilege holiday entitlement, and access to occupational health support.



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