Interim Head of Finance


Location: Edinburgh City (office based)
Rate: £300–350/day
Duration: Interim, immediate start for circa 3 months


Overview:
A well-regarded Edinburgh not-for-profit organisation is seeking an experienced finance professional on an interim basis. The role will focus on maintaining day-to-day financial operations, supporting strategic financial planning, and helping to review and shape finance processes. This is a hands-on interim assignment ideal for a candidate who can start quickly and help keep key finance and resource functions running smoothly.


Key Responsibilities:
*Oversee financial management including bookkeeping, management accounts, cashflow, and payroll administration.
*Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting across multiple entities.
*Act as a point of contact for auditors, HMRC, and other advisers.
*Assist senior leadership with finance-related strategy and decision-making.
*Support governance and compliance, including company secretarial responsibilities.
*Help maintain and improve resource management (facilities, IT, HR processes).
*Provide flexible, practical support to the Director/leadership team.


Essential Skills & Experience:
*CCAB qualified accountant (or equivalent by experience) with 5+ years’ financial management experience.
*Hands-on experience with bookkeeping, management accounts, and reporting.
*Knowledge of charity sector finance, SORP preferred but not essential.
*Strong organisational and communication skills, able to work with senior stakeholders.
*Proactive, flexible, and able to manage competing priorities.


Why This Role:
This is a short-term, high-impact interim position, perfect for a finance professional looking to step in and keep operations running while providing strategic support.


If this role sounds of interest to you, contact Andrea Green at Wilkinson & Associates for a private and confidential conversation.