Advertised from 26 January 2026

Role

Who we are

Alcohol Focus Scotland (AFS) is Scotland’s national alcohol charity, committed to preventing and reducing harm to individuals, families, communities and Scotland as a whole.

Who we are looking for

We are seeking an experienced finance professional to provide comprehensive financial analysis, advice and support to the Chief Executive and Board, and to lead the finance and business team. As a key part of our Senior Management Team, you will have a varied and challenging role, enabling the delivery of AFS’s strategy. Your excellent financial planning, management and accounting skills will be vital in ensuring the continuing good governance of the organisation. 

We are looking for a candidate with:

• Accountancy qualification (CA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or qualified by experience
• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience 
• Experience in supervising and managing staff
• Experience of communicating financial issues to different audiences

What we offer 

Flexible and Hybrid Working  

We offer flexi-time to give you more control over your working hours. We work a mixture of office and home-based days to meet the needs of the post and to accommodate the needs of the postholder. 

Annual Leave 

26 days paid annual leave, increasing after five years’ service. 10 days public holiday (incorporating closure between Christmas and New Year). An additional Celebration Day that may be taken at any time. Staff may purchase up to one week’s additional annual leave per holiday year. 

Well-being support  

We provide an Employee Assistance Programme which offers round the clock support for all staff.  

Pension and Death in Service Insurance 

4-6% matched employer pension contribution, rising to 7% after five years’ service. Death in Service insurance is calculated as two times salary.  

Company Sick Pay 

After completion of probation you can qualify for up to five months full pay then five months half pay, inclusive of SSP, in year one, increasing annually for five years.  

Transport support 

AFS is based in central Glasgow, close to transport hubs. We offer a Travel to Work loan to spread the cost of season tickets and access to the tax efficient benefits of the Cycle to Work scheme.  

Learning 

We offer a range of formal and informal training and learning opportunities to support your development. 

Enhanced leave  

Maternity leave and paternity leave are enhanced above statutory to help you and your family, after a qualifying service period.  

Social Connection  

As well as the satisfaction of working with a skilled, friendly and dedicated team to make change happen, we support formal and informal opportunities to take part in different activities and get to know your colleagues. 

Alcohol Focus Scotland is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Application notes

To apply, please provide a Supporting Statement, demonstrating how you meet the criteria in the ‘Critical knowledge, experience and skills’ section of the job description, and your CV showing your qualifications and experience. Please email these to enquiries@alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk with ‘Financial Controller Application’ in the subject line.

A Right to Work in the UK check is required for this post. 

To find out more about this role please visit our website https://www.alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk/about-afs/vacancies/ or contact Enquiries@alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk 

The closing date for applications is Monday 23 February 2026, 12 noon

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 11 March 2026

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