Finance Director
| Posting date: | 28 May 2026 |
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| Salary: | £55,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 June 2026 |
| Location: | Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Edinburgh International Book Festival |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
This is a newly created role, with responsibility for financial management owned previously by the Executive Director, supported by the Head of Finance & Operations. In the refreshed structure operational and finance functions are separated.
The purpose of this role is to ensure the organisation is financially sustainable, well-governed, and able to deliver its mission effectively. You will lead the financial management of the organisation, ensuring robust financial control, high-quality reporting, and effective financial planning to support strategic decision-making and long-term sustainability. This is a hands-on, collaborative role in a busy team, spanning both strategic and operational finance.
Contract
Full-time, permanent
Salary
£55,000 per annum
Closing date
Mon 29th Jun 2026 5:00pm
For full Job Description please see EIBF website: https://www.edbookfest.co.uk/jobs/finance-director
The purpose of this role is to ensure the organisation is financially sustainable, well-governed, and able to deliver its mission effectively. You will lead the financial management of the organisation, ensuring robust financial control, high-quality reporting, and effective financial planning to support strategic decision-making and long-term sustainability. This is a hands-on, collaborative role in a busy team, spanning both strategic and operational finance.
Contract
Full-time, permanent
Salary
£55,000 per annum
Closing date
Mon 29th Jun 2026 5:00pm
For full Job Description please see EIBF website: https://www.edbookfest.co.uk/jobs/finance-director