Head Of Finance - Edinburgh

Lorien; Easter Howgate; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Head of Finance & Procurement for a public sector client in Edinburgh. This interim role requires a fully qualified accountant with a strong background in public sector finance and auditing. Responsibilities include overseeing financial accounting, reporting, planning, and ensuring compliance with frameworks and audit requirements. The position is hybrid, requiring 6 office days per month, with a contract duration of 8 months beginning in January 2026.

Qualifications

• Strong technical expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and statutory reporting.
• Experience in public sector finance and audit engagement.
• Proven ability to lead teams effectively and provide financial insight to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Technical expertise in budgeting

Forecasting

Statutory reporting

Leadership

Clear financial insight

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

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.