Head of Finance - Edinburgh

Lorien; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

A public sector consultancy based in Edinburgh is seeking a Head of Finance & Procurement to oversee financial accounting and procurement. This critical interim role requires a fully qualified accountant with public sector experience. You will ensure compliance with frameworks and provide financial insight to senior stakeholders. The position is hybrid, requiring office attendance 6 days a month, starting January 2026.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with strong technical expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and statutory reporting.
• Experience in public sector finance and audit engagement.
• Ability to lead teams and provide clear financial insight to senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial accounting, reporting, planning, and procurement.
• Ensure compliance with public sector frameworks and audit requirements.

Skills

Technical expertise in budgeting

Forecasting skills

Statutory reporting

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

Education

Fully qualified accountant

Job description

Head of Finance & Procurement (MUST COME FROM A PUBLIC SECTOR BACKGROUND)

Location: Edinburgh (Hybrid - 6 days per month in office)
Contract: 8 months - InsideIR35

We're recruiting for our public sector client for a critical interim role leading finance and procurement during a key financial cycle. You'll oversee financial accounting, reporting, planning, and procurement, ensuring compliance with public sector frameworks and audit requirements.

What you'll bring:

• Fully qualified accountant with strong technical expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and statutory reporting.
• Experience in public sector finance and audit engagement.
• Ability to lead teams and provide clear financial insight to senior stakeholders.

Start: January 2026