Vacancy: Finance & People Director
EMEC is an innovation catalyst pioneering the transition to a clean energy future.
EMEC is the world’s leading demonstration facility for testing wave and tidal energy technologies in the sea. Based in Orkney, the centre is also driving innovation on R&D projects looking at renewable integration, offshore wind and islands decarbonisation.
Finance & People Director
Salary: £82,245 – £89,396 | Type: Permanent post
Location: Orkney (hybrid working supported) | Hours: Full or part time applications welcomed.
We are seeking a Finance & People Director to provide strategic leadership across finance, people and organisational development.
As a member of EMEC’s Executive Team and a statutory director of the EMEC Board, you will play a central role in shaping the organisation’s long-term sustainability, culture and performance, working closely with the Managing Director and Board to strengthen governance, financial resilience and strategic decision-making.
You will lead EMEC’s financial function, with overall responsibility for planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting, ensuring clear financial insight, strong governance and effective risk management.
Supporting EMEC’s growth, you will provide financial insight for major investment decisions, site expansion and long‑term sustainability, embedding financial and commercial thinking across the organisation, and helping shape new revenue opportunities, partnerships and business models.
Alongside this, you will lead EMEC’s People Strategy, working with the HR Manager to oversee recruitment, performance, staff development and organisational effectiveness, fostering a positive, engaged and high-performing culture.
You will hold a recognised accounting qualification (CA, ACCA, CIMA) or have demonstrable senior‑level financial leadership experience (10+ years in finance), with a strong track record of working with Boards or Board-level committees. Knowledge of HR frameworks and effective people management practices is beneficial to ensure that EMEC is an exceptional place to work.
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Thank you for your interest in working at EMEC. Please submit your C.V. to hr@emec.org.uk along with a covering letter explaining how you believe you fit the description for the post.
The following information must also be provided:
- A completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring form.
- Written confirmation that you are eligible to work in the UK. Documentation will be requested if you successfully progress to the next stage of our recruitment process. For examples of eligibility proof, please visit www.gov.uk/government/publications/right-to-work-checklist.
Closing date for applications: 1pm Tuesday 19th May 2026
Interview date: Tuesday 26th May 2026
Interviews will be held in the EMEC Stromness office, Orkney and you will be expected to attend in person.
For an informal discussion about this post, please call Matthew Finn, Managing Director on 01856 852064 with any questions you may have.
All of the relevant documents that are required to apply for this job can be found at the bottom of this page in the downloads section.
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