Senior Finance Manager

Posted on November 17, 2025 Category :

Contract Permanent, Full time (36 hours per week)

Location Glasgow office base/Hybrid

Closing date 1st December 2025 at 9 a.m.

Scottish Refugee Council is seeking a qualified accountant to lead our finance function. In this senior role, you will drive strategic financial planning, ensure robust financial management, and provide trusted insight to our leadership and Board as we work to protect and advocate for people rebuilding their lives in Scotland.

You will oversee all aspects of our finance activity from budgeting and forecasting to statutory reporting, audit, compliance and continuous improvement of financial systems. As a key advisor and leader, you will guide a small finance team, collaborate with senior colleagues, and build strong relationships with external partners to ensure transparency, efficiency and optimal use of resources across the organisation.

About us

Scottish Refugee Council is Scotland's national refugee charity. Every year, weprovide direct support and advice to people rebuilding their lives in Scotland, standing up for people's rights and campaign for a fairer and more humane asylum system and enhanced integration for communities in Scotland.

The vision is for a Scotland in which all people seeking refugee protection are welcome. A place where men, women and children are protected, find safety and support, have their human rights and dignity respected and can achieve their full potential. Together, we can build a better future with refugees in Scotland. Find out more at .

Employee benefits package

• 39 days of leave (including public holidays)
• Progressive salary structure
• Flexible working options
• Training and development opportunities
• Union recognition
• Fresh fruit, tea & coffee in office
• Enhanced pay benefits
• Enhanced pension
• Counselling & coaching service
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eye care scheme
• Death in service & 24-hour GP service

Interviews are expected Friday 12th December 2025

This post will be subject to a Basic Disclosure.

This role is not eligible for sponsorship. Applicants require to have existing right to work in the UK.

Please note that feedback can only be provided to applicants who reach the interview stage.

Scottish Refugee Council is working towards being an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all members of the community, irrespective of age; disability; gender reassignment; pregnancy and maternity; race; religion and belief; sex and sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership status.

We are an accredited Scottish Living Wage employer.

Scottish Refugee Council is a Registered Charity. Charity Number: SC008639