Finance Manager

Harris Hill; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charitable organization in the United Kingdom is seeking an Interim Finance Manager on a 6-9 month fixed-term basis. This role will involve providing strategic financial management and working closely with senior leadership. Responsibilities include leading budgeting processes, producing management accounts, and managing key financial operations. Ideal candidates will be qualified accountants with solid experience in fast-paced environments, comfortable engaging with non-financial stakeholders. The position requires hybrid working with some on-site presence in Brighton and Hove.

Qualifications

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant with relevant certifications.
• Strong experience in budgeting and forecasting.
• Ability to work with non-financial stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting and multi-year financial planning.
• Produce management accounts and financial reports.
• Manage audits and banking relationships.
• Support Board and Finance Sub-Committee reporting.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Management accounting

Cashflow management

Financial controls

Education

Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or CPFA)

Job description

Interim Finance Manager

Contract: 6 9 month Fixed-Term Contract - Immediate start
Salary: £45,000 per annum
Location: Hybrid working, Brighton and Hove

We are supporting a charitable housing and support organisation to appoint an immediately available Interim Finance Manager on a 6 9 month fixed-term basis.

Reporting to the Chief Executive and working closely with the senior leadership team and Board, the role will provide strategic and operational financial management during a defined interim period.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, re-forecasting, and multi-year financial planning.

• Produce accurate management accounts, forecasts, and financial reports.

• Ensure effective cashflow, treasury management, and financial controls.

• Oversee income collection processes, including rents and service charges, working with operational teams to reduce arrears.

• Provide financial performance analysis and manage key assumptions.

• Manage audits, external advisors, banking relationships, investments, taxation, reserves, and insurance.

• Support Board and Finance Sub-Committee reporting and advise on financial risk and compliance.

• Line manage finance staff and work closely with operational colleagues on capital and property-related expenditure.

The Candidate

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or CPFA).

• Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, and management accounting.

• Comfortable working with Boards or Trustees and non-financial stakeholders.

• Hands‑on and adaptable, with experience in interim or fast‑paced environments.

Charity, housing, or not-for-profit experience is desirable.

Additional Information

• Hybrid working, with some on-site presence required.

• Occasional evening meetings for Board or Committee attendance.

If you have the above skills and experience and are immediately available, please apply online today!