Finance Director - Volunteer

About EVOC

EVOC is a charity (est. 1868) that helps voluntary organisations in Edinburgh by delivering advocacy, capacity building and collaboration. The Finance Director will be a trustee with 10 others who have a rich diversity of professional skills. Our turnover is c.£2m and we have 12 employees.

This role will provide scrutiny and oversight of financial processes and will make a difference to the long term sustainability of the charity.

We have recently moved from Sage to Xero so remote working on the cloud‑based platform is normal. They would review our financial procedures and systems to ensure we are making the most of the capabilities.

EVOC experienced a significant event in 2024 and has since recovered, appointed new leadership, reduced headcount by over 50% and relocated to new premises. The coming years are focussing on growth and so we are keen to hear from people with entrepreneurial skills.

EVOC is seeking an experienced accountant for this position and preferably someone with business or charity experience. Understanding of the needs of an SME with turnover c.£2m and the associated risks and opportunities for a limited company and charity of this size.

The role will be strategic rather than operational and there will be scope to design reporting structures to be most effective for the board to receive finance reports that are easily understood and focus on priorities.

Experience of using Xero would be desirable but is not essential.

Hybrid

The Finance Director will work with the CEO, Book Keeper, Accountant and Auditor to ensure the organisation manages our resources effectively and follows high standards of accountability and integrity.

We are seeking an accountant who understands charity finance and can support the organisation in a period of growth over the coming years.

They will chair the Finance Committee and may wish to participate in other committees of the board and may wish to provide training internally and across the sector with other charities and voluntary organisations.

They will lead short and long term financial strategy, support budgeting processes and financial reporting to the board, members and funders. They will ensure compliance with Company and OSCR requirements. Periodically will support the tendering process for appointment of a financial auditor. They will work with the CEO to review banking and investment arrangements.