Interim Head of Finance - Edinburgh

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 andrea@wilkinsonandassociates.co.uk for a private and confidential conversation.