Job Description

Three Bridges Recruitment is proud to partner with a respected Scottish charity to recruit an Interim Head of Finance based in Edinburgh. This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone with charity finance experience and strong technical know-how around audit and accounts preparation. It’s a key role during a critical point in the financial year, with the potential to lead into a permanent appointment.

Why Work Here?

• Strategic influence in a well-regarded third-sector organisation
• A genuine temp-to-perm pathway
• The chance to lead the finance function during audit and accounts season
• Supportive and down-to-earth line management
• Competitive day rate and immediate start available
• A team-first culture focused on trust, communication, and collaboration

Job
As Interim Head of Finance you will have the opportunity to:

• Manage the finance team of five and support their development
• Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of payroll and financial operations
• Oversee the year-end accounts process and be the lead liaison with auditors
• Deliver financial reporting, monthly management accounts, and cashflow oversight
• Work with the FD to support business planning and funding strategies
• Attend committee meetings and provide clear, confident financial updates

You
We’re open to applicants at different stages, but success in this role will look like:

• Experience preparing statutory accounts, ideally under charity SORP
• Leadership of finance teams in a third-sector or public sector setting
• Confidence managing audits and handling detailed financial queries
• Ideally a Qualified Accountant, or strong skills to match
• Excellent communication and the ability to present to non-finance audiences
• Comfortable with both hands-on delivery and strategic input

At Three Bridges Recruitment, two of our values are “striving for brilliance” and “relatability”.  We want every applicant to receive an excellent experience and ensure that this role is right for you.

Should this role be of interest please apply with your most up to date CV or contact us for a confidential discussion.