At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the finance department and ensure timely financial reporting and strategic planning.
- Company: Dynamic education sector organisation near Glasgow with a focus on growth.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, leadership role, and opportunity to drive impactful changes.
- Other info: Open to diverse candidates and offers excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the education sector while enhancing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Fully qualified accountant with board-level experience and strong team leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 100000 - 110000 £ per year.
Rutherford Cross is working with its client in the education sector near Glasgow to appoint an Interim Director of Finance for an initial 3-6-month period. Reporting directly to the Principal/CEO, you will be responsible for:
- Strategic and operational leadership of the finance department and team responsible for timely external financial reporting
- Overseeing the preparation of statutory accounts in line with accounting standards and liaison with external auditors
- Leading on annual planning and budgeting and ongoing financial performance monitoring
- Ensuring effective business partnering with all departments within the organisation takes place
- Ensuring robust financial controls and governance frameworks as well as effective risk management processes and controls are in place
- Finance strategic planning and operational planning to meet financial targets aligned to the organisational strategy
- Leading and driving ongoing improvements in systems and processes within the department
You will be a fully qualified accountant and a highly experienced Finance Director, having worked at board level within a medium or large complex business. Open to individuals from both within and outwith the education sector, you will have excellent team leadership skills and also have a flair for identifying and implementing improvements in processes, systems and data.
Start: August 2026
Salary: £100,000 - £110,000 p.a.
For more information on this role, please contact Derek Lauder at Rutherford Cross.
Our client is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.
Interim Director of Finance in Glasgow employer: Rutherford Cross
As an Interim Director of Finance with our client in the education sector near Glasgow, you will join a forward-thinking organisation that values strategic leadership and operational excellence. The company fosters a collaborative work culture, offering opportunities for professional growth and development while ensuring a supportive environment for all employees. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this role not only provides a competitive salary but also the chance to make a meaningful impact within the educational landscape.
