Head of Finance

Head of Finance

Location - Glasgow

Salary - £47,567 - £55,817 per annum

Simon Community Scotland (SCS) is Scotland's largest provider of homelessness services in Scotland. It is a homelessness charity, but more importantly it is a team of people dedicated to meeting other people exactly where they are. This means that whether someone is already homeless, facing potential homelessness or recovering from the harms of homelessness, SCS is there to help: they want everyone to feel safe in the place where they live. SCS does this by providing consistent, friendly and informed support so people can explore options and take the next steps towards a happier, safer future.

SCS is seeking to appoint a Head of Finance who can challenge conventional thinking, embrace change and have a desire to continuously improve financial performance. The role holder will lead the design, implementation, maintenance and development of strategic and operational financial management arrangements organisation wide, as well as provide strategic leadership and financial management of all financial and governance matters whilst adhering to tight financial timeframes.

SCS is looking for a candidate who will bring experience of developing and implementing financial strategy, leading transformation and change, have significant charitable budgetary experience, excellent people management skills and the ability to work in partnership with internal and external stakeholders.

The role holder will be a qualified accountant with demonstrable experience in a Senior Finance role, leading on the delivery of a quality finance service with a broad range of practical experience in the provision of a financial analysis of management services, including performance management, project management and strategic financial planning and staff management.

To apply for the post, please send a tailored CV and covering letter by midnight on Sunday 31 May, 2026. Please note that the covering letter should be no more than two pages of A4 and should summarise your relevant skills and experience and motivations for applying for this role