Programme Finance Manager - #1656966

Three Bridges Recruitment is working with a mission-led organisation based in Edinburgh, with the opportunity work primarily remotely if required. They're recruiting a Programme Finance Manager. Based anywhere in Scotland (but with travel to Edinburgh periodically) with a flexible hybrid model, this is a great opportunity for someone who wants to make a mark in a values-driven business undergoing exciting change.

Why Work Here?

This is a fantastic role with benefits on offer of:

• Competitive salary of £40,000 – £45,000
• 13% employer pension contributions
• Private BUPA health insurance
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and 3 Christmas goodwill days
• £25/month wellbeing allowance
• Flexible, hybrid and remote-friendly working
• A purpose-led culture that genuinely values continuous improvement and inclusion

Job

The role of Programme Finance Manager will give you the opportunity to be involved with the following:

• Leading the financial oversight of grant and loan schemes
• Ensuring public funds are accurately reported, well managed, and responsibly allocated
• Working closely with internal teams and external funders to meet reporting requirements
• Managing complex data sets, payments, and reconciliations
• Overseeing submissions for quarterly fund balance statements and freedom of information requests
• Line managing a small, dedicated team and supporting their development and wellbeing
• Contributing to wider systems improvements across legacy and new platforms

You

As a Programme Finance Manager you will be skilled &/or qualified in the following:

• Experience in programme finance or regulated schemes
• Qualification in accounting (QBE or part-qualified) preferred
• Ability to navigate complex data confidently and deliver accurate reporting
• Experience dealing with funders or in a publicly funded environment
• Strong relationship-building skills
• Background in compliance, process improvement or service delivery
• Capability to attend occasional in-person team days in Edinburgh

At Three Bridges Recruitment, two of our values are “striving for brilliance” and “relatability”. We want every applicant to receive an excellent experience and ensure that this role is right for you. Should this role be of interest please apply with your most up to date CV or contact us for a confidential discussion.