Advertised from 18 September 2026

Role

The Society is looking for a new member of staff to develop, manage and coordinate the financial operations of the Society following the retirement of the current post holder. This is a key role providing strategic financial leadership, ensuring strong financial governance, accurate management information, and long-term financial sustainability.

Job Description

The Finance Manager is responsible for strategic financial leadership, ensuring robust financial controls, statutory compliance, and the delivery of accurate and timely financial information.

The role oversees financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, restricted fund management, audit and year end processes, investment oversight, HR administration, and operational workflows. It also supports the modernisation of financial systems and digital processes to ensure efficiency and good governance. to the Director, Treasurer, SMT and trustees. They attend and provide reports to the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee and Council, attend SMT meetings as required, and line manage the Finance & Operations Officer. They are line managed by the Director.

Application notes

View the opportunity on our website

To apply candidates should submit a CV and a covering letter outlining how their experience, skills and knowledge meet the requirements (covering letter to be no more than two sides of A4) by the closing date to the Director, Dr Simon Gilmour FSAScot, at director@socantscot.org.

Closing date: 11:59pm (UK time) on 27 September 2026

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