Finance & Transformation Lead

Industry & Commerce; Farringdon; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Industry & Commerce in London is seeking an experienced Interim Finance & Transformation Lead to oversee financial control, statutory reporting and a finance transformation programme during an exciting period of organisational change.

This senior leadership role combines hands-on accounting with drive for process improvements, stronger controls and high-quality reporting, while leading the finance team for a 12-month fixed-term contract.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with post-qualification experience in financial accounting and control.
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP and charity accounting (SORP desirable).
• Experience leading finance transformation projects and managing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead statutory accounts preparation, external audit and month-end/year-end reporting.
• Maintain a robust financial control environment, ensuring compliance and strong governance.
• Oversee balance sheet management, treasury, tax, fund accounting and reconciliations.
• Lead, develop and support the financial accounting team.
• Deliver finance transformation projects, including improvements to systems, processes and reporting.
• Provide financial insight and technical advice to senior stakeholders.
• Support strategic decision-making and continuous improvement across the finance function.

Skills

Financial accounting

Financial control

Stakeholder management

Strategy & transformation leadership

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

UK GAAP knowledge

Charity accounting (SORP desirable)

Job description

Interim Finance & Transformation Lead (12-Month FTC)

Salary: £63,000–£68,000
Location: Hybrid (London – approximately one day per week in the office)
Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract

The Opportunity

A well-established international charity is seeking an experienced Interim Finance & Transformation Lead to oversee financial control, statutory reporting and finance transformation during an exciting period of organisational change.

This is a senior leadership role combining hands-on financial accounting with the opportunity to drive process improvements, strengthen controls and lead a programme of finance transformation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead statutory accounts preparation, external audit and month-end/year-end reporting.
• Maintain a robust financial control environment, ensuring compliance and strong governance.
• Oversee balance sheet management, treasury, tax, fund accounting and reconciliations.
• Lead, develop and support the financial accounting team.
• Deliver finance transformation projects, including improvements to systems, processes and reporting.
• Provide financial insight and technical advice to senior stakeholders.
• Support strategic decision-making and continuous improvement across the finance function.

About You

You’ll be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with:

• Significant post-qualified experience in financial accounting and financial control.
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP and charity accounting (SORP desirable).
• Experience managing and developing finance teams.
• A proven track record of leading finance transformation or process improvement projects.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• The ability to balance strategic thinking with operational delivery.

Experience within the charity or not-for-profit sector is essential. Ideally within an international charity.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Hybrid and flexible working.
• The opportunity to lead meaningful finance transformation within a values-led organisation.
• A collaborative and supportive working environment.
• An opportunity to make a tangible impact during a critical period of change.