Director of Finance

ASA Recruitments client, a Public Sector organisation in Edinburgh, is currently looking to recruit a Director of Finance for an initial 3 month contract (with potential of up to 12 months) on a rate of c.£500-£550/day inside of IR35 (based on experience). This is a hybrid role with 2/3 days onsite in Edinburgh per week.

The Role:

The Director of Finance leads the Finance and Procurement functions of the organisation, managing the appropriate spend of the budget (approx. £500m) as to reporting and forecasting and medium-term financial planning; all Annual Accounts and Audit processes. They are also in control of the management of the finance teams across entire estate.

The Director of Finance leads in delivering systems and controls for forecasting, appropriate spend and financial reporting for the operation across Scotland and best use of public money; as well as the management and strategy of the estate.

They will lead on the annual Budget and Spending Reviews. The role requires extensive engagement and collaboration with colleagues across the organisation, and coordination of the forecasting, monitoring and reporting of the Budget across tax, expenditure and investment. The post also has management responsibility for Finance and Procurement functions.

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