Livingston James Retained by The Scottish Parliament to Appoint Director of Financial Resources / Chief Financial Officer

*Please note this opportunity is now closed to further applications. Should you be interested in similar roles and wish to have an exploratory discussion, please contact Douglas Adam at [email protected].

 

Livingston James is delighted to be partnering with The Scottish Parliament on the appointment of a Director of Financial Resources / Chief Financial Officer – a business-critical leadership role at the heart of Scottish democracy.

This is a high-profile position with strategic responsibility for the Financial Resources Directorate, encompassing Finance, Allowances, Internal Audit, and Procurement. We are seeking a visible, values-led leader – someone who leads by example, builds trust, fosters collaboration, drives positive change, and thrives in a dynamic, high-accountability environment.

To find out more, please review the full role profile below or contact Douglas Adam at [email protected] for a confidential discussion.

The Scottish Parliament 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.

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