Executive Director of Finance

Executive Director of Finance
Salary: £106k + Car Allowance
An opportunity to make a positive impact on peoples’ lives and community
Caledonia Housing Association is one of Scotland’s leading social housing providers and has been recognised as one of the top UK Housing Associations to work for, with the vision of providing “Homes and Services that make life better”.
In 2024 our Agile for Everyone model was recognised with a national Cultural Transformation award and in 2025 we were awarded Housing Association of the Year.
We are committed to providing high quality affordable housing, building new homes, regenerating communities and delivering high quality customer services, across the 8 local authorities in which we operate, employing approximately 200 staff.
This is an ideal time to join Caledonia with exciting opportunities ahead of us as we start to develop our new Business Plan – Shaping the Future – which will take us forward in the next stage of our growth and development.
A unique opportunity for someone looking for a career defining opportunity to expand their strategic leadership experience within an organisation with a strong social purpose, ambitious business plans and a progressive people culture.
About the role
As Executive Director of Finance, you will lead our financial strategy, ensuring long-term sustainability and driving growth, innovation, and transformation across the organisation.
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, you will oversee all aspects of finance and treasury management, while also leading our ICT and business improvement functions, and working closely with the executive team and Management Board.
What you will bring
As a finance leader and professionally qualified accountant, you will offer a proven track record of working at a senior level, delivering financial strategies that drive growth and sustainable business improvement.
You will bring experience of working with executive teams to support strategic decision making and demonstrate skills in collaboration and innovation, with experience in leading business transformation initiatives.
A place where everyone can thrive
The Executive Finance Director is a Hybrid Role.
Supporting the health and wellbeing of our people, and an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued is fundamental to who we are.
As a Caledonia employee, you will enjoy a fantastic range of benefits including:
• 36 days annual leave (increasing with service)
• Sector leading pension scheme, matched up to 12% by us
• FREE membership of a healthcare cash plan, including cover for dependents
• Paid Volunteering Day
• Generous executive car allowance
• Salary sacrifice schemes for pension, electric vehicle leasing & cycle to work
• Employee Counselling Service
• Enhanced benefits for maternity, paternity and adoption leave
Caledonia strives for equality of opportunity in all its activities and encourages applicants from all sections of the community.
Interested in learning more?
If the opportunity to play a leading role at Caledonia excites you, please get in touch with David Bond at McGregor Bond, david@mcgregorbond.com for a Recruitment Pack or call 07801 490678 for a confidential conversation. Please kindly note that all applications should be submitted directly to McGregor Bond.
The closing date for applications is Friday 29th August 2025
Interviews are anticipated to be held w/c 15th September