TRACS Finance Officer

Finance Officer

TRACS (Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland) is looking for a Finance Officer to manage its day‑to‑day financial operations as it moves into the next phase of Multi‑Year Funding, supporting the traditional arts sector in Scotland.

This key role will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer and the Board Treasurer to ensure financial discipline and efficiency across the organisation. Reporting to the CEO, the Finance Officer offers expert financial support and assistance towards the delivery of the organisation’s mission and key objectives as laid out in the Business Plan.

• Produce timely and accurate financial information (using Xero cloud accounting)
• Monitor budgets, track grant receipt and spend
• Analyse costs and provide insights to support business performance and strategic decision‑making
• Attend and report to the TRACS Board Finance & Risk Committee, chaired by the Board Treasurer

• Hours:
  
  0.6 FTE (21 hours per week)
• Contract:
  
  Fixed term to 31st July 2027, with option to extend, subject to funding
• Salary: £18,900 (£31,500 per annum pro rata)
• Location:
  
  TRACS office at the Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh. Some hybrid/remote working by negotiation.
• Final date to receive applications: 9 am on Monday 5th January 2026
• Interviews:
  Week beginning Monday 12th January 2026

• Crafts
• Dance
• Equalities
• Festivals
• Gaelic
• Music
• Scots
• Traditional Arts