Finance Analyst Manager

Banking & Financial Services
Argyllshire
June 20, 2025
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

Finance Analyst Manager

Oban (with flexible/hybrid working available)
Permanent Salary: £44,000 – £49,500 + Excellent Public Sector Benefits

Brightwork is proud to be partnering with a respected public sector organisation to recruit a Finance Analyst Manager-a key role supporting research-led projects and initiatives across the organisation.

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified finance professional to work in a purpose-driven environment where your insights will support innovative research and help drive impactful decision-making.

About the Role

Reporting to the Head of Finance and working closely with Senior Finance Business Partners, you’ll take a business partnering approach to:

  • Provide accurate financial and administrative advice to project leads

  • Monitor financial performance across research projects

  • Ensure compliance with internal policies and external funder requirements

  • Support reporting to a range of stakeholders including funding bodies and auditors

You’ll play a central role in ensuring financial integrity, value for money, and data-driven decision-making across the organisation.

What We’re Looking For

You’ll be a confident communicator, capable of translating complex financial data into accessible insights for non-finance colleagues.

To succeed, you’ll also bring:

  • A recognised accountancy qualification (CA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent)

  • Proven experience in financial analysis, reporting, and planning within a complex or diverse organisation

  • Experience working with external auditors and funding bodies

  • Supervisory or team leadership experience

  • Experience in public sector, research, charity, or education settings (highly desirable); private sector experience is also welcomed

Why Join?

As well as contributing to meaningful work with public benefit, you’ll enjoy:

  • 25 days holiday (rising to 30 with service) + public holidays

  • Option to purchase additional leave

  • 8% employer pension contribution

  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

  • A supportive, collaborative working culture

  • And more benefits to be discussed on application

Join a values-driven organisation where your financial expertise helps enable world-class research and public service impact.

Apply now or contact Brightwork for a confidential conversation.

Brightwork Ltd is an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

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