Head of Finance

A well-established organisation is seeking an experienced Head of Finance to provide strategic financial leadership during an exciting period of growth and transformation.

Based in Edinburgh with hybrid working
, this permanent opportunity offers a salary of up to circa £65,000
.

Reporting to the CFO, you will lead an established finance function and play a key role in supporting the organisation's strategic direction. This is a broad leadership position that combines operational excellence with commercial insight, giving you the opportunity to influence decision-making across the business while driving continuous improvement throughout the finance function.

You’ll lead a capable team, oversee financial reporting and planning, strengthen governance and controls, and work closely with senior stakeholders to ensure finance remains a proactive business partner.

• Lead and develop a small, high-performing finance team.
• Deliver accurate monthly management accounts, forecasts and annual budgets.
• Oversee statutory reporting, external audit and financial compliance.
• Provide commercial analysis, financial modelling and strategic insight to senior leadership.
• Drive improvements across finance systems, reporting and processes.
• Ensure robust financial controls, governance and risk management.
• Partner with budget holders to improve financial performance and decision-making.
• Manage cashflow forecasting and long‑term financial planning.
• Deputise for the CFO when required.

• Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Proven experience leading a finance function within a medium‑sized organisation.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge alongside commercial awareness.
• Demonstrable experience delivering budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.
• Track record of improving finance processes, controls and reporting.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• A collaborative leader who enjoys developing teams and influencing positive change.

• Salary up to circa £65,000
  .
• Hybrid working based in Edinburgh.
• Permanent, full‑time position.
• Competitive benefits package.

• Highly visible leadership role with genuine strategic influence.
• Opportunity to shape the future direction of the finance function.
• Broad remit covering financial leadership, transformation and business partnering.
• Work closely with the CFO and senior leadership team.
• Excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance leader looking to make a meaningful impact.

To learn more or apply, please contact Andrea Green at Andr for a private and confidential discussion. Alternatively, submit your CV and we’ll be in touch.