Deputy Finance Director

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading higher education institution in London is seeking an Interim Deputy Finance Director for a hybrid role. The successful candidate will lead key financial operations and ensure compliance, working closely with a team of 13. CCAB qualification and experience in regulated environments are essential. This is a temporary position with a length of 4–6 months, offering a strong opportunity to impact during a crucial phase.

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience required.
• Experience in higher education or public sector valued.

Responsibilities

• Manage finance operations and ensure compliance functions are maintained.
• Liaise with auditors and oversee financial processes.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Compliance

Team Management

Communication with Auditors

Education

CCAB Qualification

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26.06.2025

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10.08.2025

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Interim Deputy Finance Director (Financial Accounting & Operations)

London | Hybrid Working | 6 months

A leading London-based higher education institution is seeking an Interim Deputy Finance Director to provide short-term leadership and oversight of its core finance operations, financial accounting, and compliance functions.

We require a hands-on, technically strong finance professional who can ensure the smooth running of day-to-day financial processes, team management, and statutory compliance.

You will report to the Director of Finance & Procurement and manage a team of 13 via four direct reports. This is an ideal assignment for someone with experience, supporting audits, and ensuring financial controls are embedded and working.

About You

• CCAB-qualified accountant with significant post-qualification experience
• Strong technical knowledge of financial reporting, controls, and compliance
• Proven experience managing finance teams in a complex, regulated environment
• Confident in liaising with auditors, banks, and external advisers
• Comfortable working hands-on to resolve operational issues and ensure process continuity
• Available at short notice and able to quickly integrate into an existing finance function
• Experience in higher education, public sector, or not-for-profit organisations, with knowledge of HE SORP and UK GAAP
• Experience overseeing or supporting year-end audits in a similar setting

This is a great opportunity for a capable and collaborative interim finance leader to step into a busy, high-profile team and ensure strong financial operations are maintained during a key period.

Length: 4–6 months initially, with potential for extension