Finance Director

The Edinburgh International Book Festival is a world‑leading cultural festival, with democracy, creativity and ideas exchange at its heart. We celebrate the power of words and writing in all of their dynamic and imaginative forms, bringing diverse perspectives together, and empowering our audiences to deepen their understanding of our ever‑changing world.

This is a newly created role, with responsibility for financial management owned previously by the Executive Director, supported by the Head of Finance & Operations. In the refreshed structure operational and finance functions are separated.

The purpose of this role is to ensure the organisation is financially sustainable, well‑governed, and able to deliver its mission effectively. You will lead the financial management of the organisation, ensuring robust financial control, high‑quality reporting, and effective financial planning to support strategic decision‑making and long‑term sustainability. This is a hands‑on, collaborative role in a busy team, spanning both strategic and operational finance.

The Edinburgh International Book Festival is an equal opportunities employer and a Real Living Wage employer. Our work is framed by a commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. The Book Festival is a working environment where everyone is treated fairly, and our differences are celebrated as strengths. We actively encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. If you have any specific access requirements, please let us know and we will do our best to meet your needs.