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Head of Financial Projects (6-Month Contract)

  • Locations

    Fife
  • Salary

    Up to £61000 per annum
  • Sector

    Finance, Procurement & Legal, Qualified Accounts
  • Type

    Contract / Interim

Head of Financial Projects
Reporting to: Director of Corporate Services
Salary: up to £61,000
Contract: 6 month contract, Full Time
Hours: Mon-Fri

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced finance professional to play a key role in driving financial improvement and organisational change within a well-established, values-led organisation.

As Head of Financial Projects, you’ll lead a range of finance transformation initiatives, helping to strengthen financial reporting, improve systems and processes, and provide meaningful insight that supports strategic decision-making. Working closely with senior leadership and stakeholders across the organisation, you’ll help ensure that financial information is accurate, accessible, and used effectively to support future growth and long-term planning.

Job Duties / Responsibilities:

  • Motivate the Team: Inspire and lead the Corporate Services Team to adapt to change and deliver exceptional results.
  • Oversee Management Accounts: Manage and improve the monthly accounts process, offering valuable insights into income and expenditure.
  • Enhance Financial Systems: Evaluate and refine financial systems to ensure accurate, meaningful data, streamline processes, and support audits.
  • Support Business Planning: Contribute to the development of financial systems that facilitate long-term business planning.
  • Assist with Year-End Accounts: Play a key role in preparing year-end accounts, working closely with auditors and budget holders.

Experience Requirements:

  • A qualified accountant with significant post-qualification experience, preferably within the charity sector.
  • Demonstrated expertise in managing and optimising financial systems and processes.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to inspire and drive change.
  • A proactive and positive mindset with enthusiasm for organisational transformation.
  • A shared passion for ensuring all animals receive care and protection.

Education Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
  • Professional certification (e.g., CPA, CFA) is an advantage.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation going through an exciting period of transformation and development. You’ll have the chance to make a genuine impact, shape financial processes, and work closely with senior leaders to support the organisation’s future direction.

The role offers a collaborative environment, the opportunity to lead meaningful change, and the chance to use your expertise to help drive organisational success.

If this sounds of interest please apply or reach out directly to Chloe Cooper on 07488885209 or at

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual’s skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

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