Interim Director of Finance

Interim Director of Finance

Edinburgh (Hybrid)
3 Months Initial Contract
£650 p/d (Inside IR35)

We are seeking an experienced Director of Finance to join a major Scottish public sector organisation on an interim basis. Reporting to the Chief Executive and forming part of the Executive Leadership Team, you will provide strategic financial leadership across a complex organisation with an annual budget of approximately £500m.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Finance and Procurement functions.
• Provide strategic financial advice to the Chief Executive and Executive Leadership Team.
• Oversee financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, risk management and governance.
• Lead annual budget-setting and spending review processes.
• Manage relationships with government stakeholders and external auditors.
• Oversee statutory accounts and financial compliance activities.
• Support major transformation and organisational change programmes.
• Ensure value for money, accountability and effective stewardship of public funds.

Essential Skills & Experience

• CCAB-qualified accountant with current membership of a recognised professional accountancy body and up-to-date CPD.
• Significant senior finance leadership experience within a large, complex organisation.
• Proven experience managing substantial budgets and financial planning processes.
• Strong understanding of public sector governance, audit and financial controls.
• Experience providing strategic advice at Executive or Board level.
• Excellent stakeholder management and leadership skills.

Desirable

• Public sector or government experience.
• Experience supporting large-scale transformation programmes.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior finance leader to play a key role within a high-profile public sector organisation, influencing strategic decision-making and financial performance at executive level.