Finance and Governance Lead

Grade 6 (£51, - £55,

• Permanent, full time (35 hours per week) | Hybrid (two days per week in our Paisley office)
• pay award pending

Join Scotland’s leading experts in risk assessment and risk management, working to keep the public safe from the risk of serious harm.

The Role

As a Finance and Governance Lead with the RMA, you’ll be part of our small supportive Business Team and have lead responsibility for the effective performance of corporate governance, finance, and human resource processes. You’ll be making sure the RMA is compliant with public body legislation, systems of good governance, and finance. In this role you’ll support business planning activities, and associated reporting, plus you’ll lead the development and maintenance of relevant control systems. As Finance & Governance Lead, you’ll be part of our Leadership Team, and be expected to provide assurance, identify risks, and use appropriate escalation processes.

To apply for this role, you’ll need to have a degree in Business, Accounting, or in a related Business field. You should have a knowledge of financial and statutory processes, corporate governance and freedom of information and HR processes. Experience in producing financial reports and developing strategies in both a financial and corporate governance context essential. Full details are in the Application Pack available from our website.

The Organisation

The RMA a non-departmental public body, established in . A small team of less than 30, we aim to support our colleagues in as many ways as we can, embracing our values of learning, integrity, fairness and excellence.

We’re currently working a 35-hour working week on a hybrid basis to allow for a better work / life balance, and we offer a flexible working policy and provide flexi time for all staff. As part of the Scottish Government, we’re pleased to be able to offer a wide range of benefits including 29 days’ annual leave plus 11 ½ public / privilege holidays you use flexibly at a time that suits you, and an excellent civil service pension provision.

We really value the experience and expertise of our team. Supporting your professional development is a priority for us, and we’re proud to provide a generous CPD offering. We also provide an Employee Assistance Service (EAS) where you can get expert guidance 24 hours a day, days a year, whether you’re experiencing issues at work or at home.

Application Information

The application pack is available from our website. Alternatively, you can request an application pack by contacting our office by phone or via e-mail.

If you’d like a confidential chat about the position or any process queries, you can contact our Director of Corporate Services, Paul. More information is available on our website.

Key Dates

Closing date for applications : midnight, 20 July,

Interview dates from : week commencing 4 August,

All applications must be submitted to us by e-mail, we don’t accept applications from agencies.