Head of Finance - #2075839

About the Company

Cornerstone is a well-established and respected Scottish charity, delivering vital support services for people with learning disabilities, autism, and complex care needs. With over 45 years of impact, they are committed to improving lives through a person-centred and innovative approach.

About the Role

This is a key senior leadership role, working closely with the Director of Finance and wider executive team to ensure financial sustainability, support strategic growth, and drive operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the finance function, ensuring accurate, timely, and insightful financial reporting.
• Support organisational decision-making through high-quality analysis and forecasting.
• Oversee budgeting, financial planning, statutory accounts, and audit processes.
• Drive continuous improvement across financial systems, controls, and processes.
• Provide commercial and financial support across operations, including contracts and funding.
• Play a key role in managing financial risk, cash flow, and long-term sustainability.
• Contribute as a member of the Senior Leadership Team to strategic planning and delivery.

Qualifications

• A recognised accountancy qualification (CA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent).

Required Skills

• Strong post-qualified experience, ideally within a complex or regulated environment.
• Proven leadership experience managing and developing finance teams.
• Expertise in financial planning, reporting, and governance.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at senior level.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset aligned with a collaborative, purpose-led culture.
• Experience in an environment with exposure to local authority or government commercial contract awards.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in the charity, public, or social care sector would be advantageous but is not essential.

Pay range and compensation package

£68K + Various Benefits with more details available upon application.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are keen to speak with ambitious and values-led finance leaders who can operate both strategically and operationally.

Next Steps

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please get in touch directly:

Paul Buchan

Business Manager, Eden Scott

[email protected]

07792 485 141

As the retained recruitment partner, I will be managing the full process and would welcome a conversation with interested candidates.