Head of Finance

at  Cornerstone Community Care

Are you experienced Finance leader who’s on the lookout for a fresh new challenge? We could have just the role you are looking for!
We have an exciting opportunity to join Cornerstone as our Head of Finance on a full-time, permanent basis.
Reporting to our Director of Finance, you will be responsible for the management and development of our Finance function, ensuring the provision of accurate, reliable and timely financial information and analysis to support our organisation in its activities. This is a varied role which encompasses many aspects within our Finance department.

ABOUT US

Established in 1980, Cornerstone is one of Scotland’s largest charities with over 40 years’ experience providing great care and support for adults and children with various support needs across Scotland.
We operate over 18 local authorities in Scotland and provide a wide range of services to over 2,000 individuals each year. Our focus is to encourage social inclusion, reduce loneliness, and improve health, independence and wellbeing by working closely with the people we support and their families, setting personal goals with them, and ensuring they receive the care and support they need to live the best life possible.
We are always flexible and responsive in meeting the ever changing needs of the people we support and work closely with individuals and families to agree what sort of support will work best for them.

THE ROLE

As a member of our Senior Leadership Team, you’ll contribute to the delivery of Cornerstone’s strategic, operational and departmental plans.
You’ll assist our Director of Finance to establish and maintain effective financial management and business support to ensure that appropriate financial policies and management information systems are in place to guarantee ongoing stability and growth.
Providing an accounting service to all departments and areas within Cornerstone, you’ll combine your accounting skills with effective financial management to provide concise communications to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
You’ll have responsibility for the preparation of monthly financial reporting and monthly written reports analysing performance and mitigation steps where necessary. You’ll also support the preparation of annual budgets, monitoring reports, forecasts and annual accounts.