Finance Director

South West Community Chaplaincy; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

South West Community Chaplaincy in Central London is seeking an experienced Interim Finance Director to lead the charity's finance function for an initial six‑month term. This hands‑on role reports to the Executive Director and interacts with Trustees.

You will oversee financial management, reporting, compliance, investment oversight, payroll and grants, ensuring robust governance across asset‑rich operations.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant or equivalent professional
• Experience in leading a finance function at FD/head of finance level
• Familiar with charity SORP and statutory reporting

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of financial management and reporting
• Produce quarterly management accounts and financial analysis for senior leadership and Trustees
• Oversee cashflow management and financial planning
• Prepare statutory accounts and regulatory returns
• Manage UK payroll and coordinate overseas payroll arrangements
• Complete VAT, Corporation Tax and other taxation returns
• Monitor and reconcile investment portfolios, including foreign currency transactions
• Oversee accounting and reporting for restricted funds and grants
• Review project financial returns and ensure compliance with funding requirements
• Manage relationships with auditors, banks, investment managers and advisers
• Support the Audit and Investment Committees, including preparation of papers and minutes
• Assist with risk management and governance activities

Skills

Finance leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Job description

Interim Finance Director
6 Month Fixed-Term Contract
Location: Central London (Hybrid Working Available)

An exciting opportunity to lead finance within a globally respected charitable foundation

We are seeking an experienced and hands‑on Interim Finance Director to join a high‑profile international foundation for an initial six‑month period. Working closely with the Executive Director and Board Committees, you will take responsibility for the organisation's entire finance function, ensuring robust financial management, compliance, reporting and governance across a complex portfolio of grant‑making, investments and property interests.

This role offers a unique opportunity to combine charity finance, investment oversight and strategic financial leadership within an organisation making a significant global impact. [Past Chat...s="___1qwr | Chat]

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of financial management and reporting
• Produce quarterly management accounts and financial analysis for senior leadership and Trustees
• Oversee cashflow management and financial planning
• Prepare statutory accounts and regulatory returns
• Manage UK payroll and coordinate overseas payroll arrangements
• Complete VAT, Corporation Tax and other taxation returns
• Monitor and reconcile investment portfolios, including foreign currency transactions
• Oversee accounting and reporting for restricted funds and grants
• Review project financial returns and ensure compliance with funding requirements
• Manage relationships with auditors, banks, investment managers and advisers
• Support the Audit and Investment Committees, including preparation of papers and minutes
• Assist with risk management and governance activities [Past Chat...s="___1qwr | Chat]

About You

You are likely to be:

• A fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Experienced at Finance Director, Head of Finance or equivalent level
• Familiar with Charity SORP and statutory reporting requirements
• Comfortable supporting Boards, Trustees and Committees
• Experienced in investment, treasury or endowment oversight
• Happy operating in a standalone and hands‑on capacity

Why This Role?

• Opportunity to support a globally recognised foundation
• Broad remit spanning finance, investments, governance and grant‑making
• Significant exposure to Trustees and senior stakeholders
• Small, agile organisation managing substantial assets and grant programmes
• Chance to make an immediate impact during a key period of transition