Executive Director of Finance

Scottish Federation of Housing Associations; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 106,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social housing provider in Scotland is looking for an Executive Director of Finance to lead financial strategy and ensure long-term sustainability. This hybrid role offers the chance to drive growth and innovation within an organization committed to creating affordable housing and transforming communities. Competitive salary and executive car allowance included.

Benefits

36 days annual leave

Sector leading pension scheme

FREE healthcare cash plan

Paid Volunteering Day

Generous executive car allowance

Salary sacrifice schemes

Employee Counselling Service

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

Qualifications

• Proven track record at senior level in finance.
• Experience working with executive teams for strategic decision making.
• Skills in driving growth and sustainable improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial strategy and ensure long-term sustainability.
• Oversee finance and treasury management functions.
• Collaborate with executive team on business improvements.

Skills

Financial strategy

Collaboration

Business transformation

Innovation

Education

Professionally qualified accountant

Job description

Various office locations throughout Scotland

Closing date for applications

Friday 29th August 2025, 23:59

Full salary & employment details

Executive Director of Finance

Location: Perth (and Hybrid working)

Salary: £106k + Car Allowance

Job Type

Full Time

An opportunity to make a positive impact on peoples' lives and community

Caledonia Housing Association is one of Scotland's leading social housing providers and has been recognised as one of the top UK Housing Associations to work for, with the vision of providing “Homes and Services that make life better”.

In 2024 our Agile for Everyone model was recognised with a national Cultural Transformation award and in 2025 we were awarded Housing Association of the Year.

We are committed to providing high quality affordable housing, building new homes, regenerating communities and delivering high quality customer services across the 8 local authorities in which we operate, employing approximately 200 staff.

This is an ideal time to join Caledonia with exciting opportunities ahead of us as we start to develop our new Business Plan - Shaping the Future - which will take us forward in the next stage of our growth and development.

A unique opportunity for someone looking for a career defining opportunity to expand their strategic leadership experience within an organisation with a strong social purpose, ambitious business plans and a progressive people culture.

About the role

As Executive Director of Finance, you will lead our financial strategy, ensuring long-term sustainability and driving growth, innovation, and transformation across the organisation.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, you will oversee all aspects of finance and treasury management, while also leading our ICT and business improvement functions, and working closely with the executive team and Management Board.

What you will bring

As a finance leader and professionally qualified accountant, you will offer a proven track record of working at a senior level, delivering financial strategies that drive growth and sustainable business improvement.

You will bring experience of working with executive teams to support strategic decision making and demonstrate skills in collaboration and innovation, with experience in leading business transformation initiatives.

A place where everyone can thrive

The Executive Finance Director is a Hybrid Role.

Supporting the health and wellbeing of our people, and an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued is fundamental to who we are.

Benefits

• 36 days annual leave (increasing with service)
• Sector leading pension scheme, matched up to 12% by us
• FREE membership of a healthcare cash plan, including cover for dependents
• Paid Volunteering Day
• Generous executive car allowance
• Salary sacrifice schemes for pension, electric vehicle leasing & cycle to work
• Employee Counselling Service
• Enhanced benefits for maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Caledonia strives for equality of opportunity in all its activities and encourages applicants from all sections of the community.

Interested in learning more?

If the opportunity to play a leading role at Caledonia excites you, please get in touch with David Bond at McGregor Bond, for a Recruitment Pack or call for a confidential conversation. Please kindly note that all applications should be submitted directly to McGregor Bond.

Notes

The closing date for applications is Friday 29 August 2025. Interviews are anticipated to be held w/c 15 September