Job title: Deputy Finance Director
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Not-for-Profit
Salary type: Annual
Salary: negotiable
Location: Edinburgh
Job published: 20/06/2025
Job ID: 35652

Job Description

Three Bridges Recruitment is currently partnering exclusively with one of its clients to recruit a Deputy Finance Director, based in Edinburgh, on a permanent basis.

The organisation spans the commercial and charity sectors, and the role will offer the opportunity for a fully qualified / chartered Accountant to be involved across the whole organisation, contributing to both operational and strategic finance.

Why Work Here?

This is a fantastic role with benefits on offer of:

  • Opportunity to work within a diverse, multi-entity charitable and commercial organisation
  • Salary of up to £70,000 per annum
  • Competitive pension scheme – employer contribution up to 15%
  • Group Life Assurance and Income Protection
  • Flexi-time system with hybrid working options
  • 6 weeks annual leave plus 8 public holidays
  • On-site café and employee discount platform
  • Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and optional family healthcare

Job

The role of Deputy Finance Director will give you the opportunity to be involved with the following:

  • Preparation of consolidated and individual annual statutory and monthly management accounts
  • Leading the budgeting process and contributing to strategic planning
  • Meeting internal and external audit requirements and servicing the Group Audit Committee
  • Directing and managing the Finance Team, supporting training and knowledge exchange
  • Supporting treasury and investment portfolio management
  • Managing group banking relationships
  • Ensuring compliance with tax, VAT, payroll, pensions, and company/charity law obligations
  • Driving improvements in internal financial and procurement systems
  • Generating financial assessments for new business opportunities
  • Deputising for the Group Finance Director when required

You

As a Deputy Finance Director, you will be skilled &/or qualified in the following:

  • Fully qualified accountant (essential)
  • Significant experience in senior financial roles across commercial and/or charity sectors
  • Expertise in FRS102, Charities SORP, and governance best practice
  • Strong leadership skills with experience managing finance teams
  • Proven ability in producing consolidated accounts and leading audits
  • Competence in Sage 200 and budgeting software such as Forecast 5
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work strategically with senior leaders and external stakeholders
  • Comfortable representing the organisation externally

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.