Location: Hybrid – 3 day a month in Edinburgh
Are you an experienced qualified accountant looking for a role where your expertise can genuinely influence the future of higher and further education?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected public sector organisation in a senior leadership position, helping to shape financial sustainability across Scotland’s universities and colleges. With only three days a month required in the office, this role offers exceptional flexibility and is open to candidates from across the UK who are happy to travel occasionally.
As Assistant Director of Institutional Financial Health, you will lead a high-performing team responsible for monitoring the financial resilience of institutions, providing strategic financial advice, and supporting organisations to strengthen their long-term financial planning and governance.
The Role
- Lead and develop a team of Finance Business Partners and Finance Trainees
- Oversee the financial health and governance of a portfolio of higher and further education institutions
- Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, providing strategic financial advice and constructive challenge
- Produce high-quality financial analysis and reports to support executive and board-level decision making
- Work closely with government, auditors and sector partners on financial governance and long-term planning
About You
You will be a fully qualified accountant with strong post-qualified experience, excellent leadership skills and the ability to communicate complex financial information to a wide range of stakeholders.
Experience in higher education, the public sector or finance business partnering would be advantageous but is not essential.
Why Apply?
- Only 3 days per month in the office – ideal for candidates across the UK
- A genuinely strategic leadership role with significant sector-wide impact.
- Opportunity to lead a talented team while influencing the future financial resilience of higher and further education.
If you’re looking for a role where you can make a real difference while enjoying exceptional flexibility, we’d love to hear from you.
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