Deputy Director of Finance

Michael Page (UK); England; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment firm is seeking a strategic finance partner for a charity in Kent. This interim position requires a qualified accountant with at least 5 years of experience in financial strategy and modelling. The role predominantly allows for remote working and offers a competitive daily rate of up to £550. Ideal candidates must possess strong analytical skills and excellent stakeholder engagement capabilities, with the ability to start immediately.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate up to £550

Opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause

Predominantly work from home

Qualifications

• 5+ years post-qualification experience.
• Proven track record in budgeting and financial modelling.
• Ability to interpret complex financial data.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic finance partner to the CEO and SLT.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling.
• Monitor financial performance and identify risks.

Skills

Strategic financial leadership

Budgeting and forecasting

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Excel proficiency

Education

Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Overview

Excellent interim strategic opportunity for 3-6 months

Predominant remote working and immediate start

About Our Client

Kent based charity, with a growing trading entity

Job Description

• Act as a strategic finance partner to the CEO and SLT, advising on financial strategy, performance, and investment.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling aligned with organisational goals.
• Provide insightful financial analysis to support commercial decisions and service development.
• Monitor financial performance, identify risks/opportunities, and support corrective actions.
• Develop pricing models and cost recovery strategies for commercial contracts.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, charity regulations, and contractual obligations.
• Prepare and present management information packs and financial reports to senior stakeholders.

The Successful Applicant

Essential:

• Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or finalist with 5+ years post-qualification experience.
• Proven track record in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights.
• Experience influencing senior stakeholders and working cross-functionally with non-finance teams.
• Skilled in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, modelling) and accounting software.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• The ability to start this role immediately

Desirable:

• Knowledge of charity/social enterprise financial frameworks (SORP, Gift Aid, Restricted Funds).
• Experience with SaaS business models, unit economics, and customer profitability.
• Familiarity with public sector commissioning (e.g. NHS, local authorities).
• Proficiency in Power BI, Tableau or other BI tools.
• Understanding of social impact reporting and ESG metrics.

What's on Offer

• Competitive daily rate up to £550 per day (if umbrella company)
• Opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause in the not-for-profit sector.
• The ability to predominantly work from home.