The Opportunity:

Childlight, a global child safety institute, is looking for a Finance Manager to ensure that we meet our regulatory and contractual obligations in how we manage our budgets and report to funders.

You will be responsible for our financial operations and including the preparation of monthly forecasts and reviews, with financial reporting to a variety of stakeholders that includes the Childlight Senior Leadership Team and Steering Board. The responsibilities of the post include ensuring effective and resilient financial processes and controls, taking the lead on financial planning activities, such as annual budget setting and scenario modelling. 

This post is fixed term until 30^th April 2026 and full-time (35 hours per week), however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns.  We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote (within the UK) and regular on-campus working. 

Your skills and attributes for success: 

• Strong accounting knowledge including a full or partial UK accounting qualification
• Experience of financial management of an annual operating budget of £4m+
• Experiences of preparing financial reporting, implementing financial controls and audit procedures 
• Experience of gathering, analysing and presenting complex information to a senior audience and non-financial staff 
• A passion for making the world a better place and preventing CSEA, improving services and safeguarding children

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As a valued member of our team, you can expect: 

• A competitive salary of Grade 8: £48,350 to £59,421 per annum
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work 
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits 

Championing equality, diversity and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality. 

Prior to any employment commencing with the University, you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab).

The University is able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role.  If successful, an international applicant requiring sponsorship to work in the UK will need to satisfy the UK Home Office’s English Language requirements and apply for and secure a Skilled Worker Visa. Please note if the role is offered on a part-time basis, it may result in sponsorship being dependant on a number of factors specific to the successful applicant or the role no longer meeting the Home Office’s criteria for sponsorship.

Key dates to note

Interviews are expected to be held within 2-3 weeks after the closing date.

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