Head of Finance

AJ Connect Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recognized charity organization in Scotland is seeking a Head of Finance. This role involves leading a finance team, managing budgeting and forecasting processes, and collaborating with various departments. Ideal candidates will have a recognised accounting qualification and strong leadership experience. The position offers a salary of up to GBP60,000 with hybrid working options.

Benefits

Benefits

Qualifications

• Strong financial leadership experience, ideally in a purpose-led or complex organisation.
• Comfort presenting financials to boards and non-financial stakeholders.
• A collaborative and adaptable approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a small, close-knit finance team.
• Produce monthly management accounts and cash flow analysis.
• Manage budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Own treasury, payroll review, and investment monitoring.
• Act as the financial voice in cross-functional decisions.

Skills

Strong financial leadership experience

Collaboration

Education

Recognised accounting qualification (CA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

Job Title:

Head of Finance

Location:

Fife, Scotland (hybrid working, 2 days in office)

Salary:

up to GBP60,000 + benefits

Contract Type:

6–month FTC, with possibility to go permanent

We are working with one of Scotland's most recognised charities to find a commercially sharp, values–led Head of Finance.

You will be the right hand to the Director of Finance, helping shape long–term plans while leading the day–to–day running of the finance team.

In this role, you will be involved in a variety of areas from budgeting, forecasting, and reporting to working with fundraising, estates, and transformation teams to support delivery across the organisation.

What you'll do:

• Lead and develop a small, close–knit finance team
• Produce monthly management accounts and cash flow analysis
• Manage budgeting and forecasting processes, with senior–level visibility
• Own treasury, payroll review, and investment monitoring
• Act as the financial voice in cross–functional decisions and projects
• Drive improvements across systems, controls, and value–for–money

What you'll bring:

• A recognised accounting qualification (CA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Strong financial leadership experience, ideally in a purpose–led or complex organisation
• Comfort presenting financials to boards and non–financial stakeholders
• A collaborative and adaptable approach—someone who gets stuck in
• Prior charity sector or SORP experience would be ideal, but not essential

How to Apply

If this fantastic opportunity aligns with your skills and aspirations, please reach out to the AJ Connect team. We’d love to discuss how this role could be the perfect next step for your career.