Interim Director of Finance

Morgan Law; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Interim Director of Finance for a non-profit organization in London for an urgent 3-6 month position. The role focuses on financial accounting and strategic financial planning, with responsibilities including overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and managing a finance team. Candidates must be qualified accountants with recent experience in the not-for-profit sector and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACCA/ACA/CIMA or similar qualification required.
• Recent experience in international not for profit organisation preferred.
• Excellent line management experience is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial accounting and FP&A functions.
• Oversee financial strategies and amend as necessary.
• Implement improved budgeting and reporting processes.
• Manage relationships with external stakeholders.
• Streamline financial policies and procedures.
• Ensure proactive cash flow management.

Skills

Financial accounting

Financial planning & analysis

Line management

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Excellent communication skills

Education

ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualification

Job description

Interim Director of Finance

• 3-6 months
• £85,000 – 95,000 per annum
• Hybrid working, 1 day a week on site in London

About the client

Morgan Law is seeking an interim Director of Finance for a non profit organisation in the London area.

Accountabilities

• The Interim Finance Director will lead the financial accounting and the financial planning & analysis (FP&A) functions within the charity
• Oversee organisational progress against medium term financial strategies and amend where necessary
• Lead on the strategic implementation of improved budgeting, forecasting and reporting processes to optimise the allocation of resources across the group
• Develop and maintain relationships with external clients/stakeholders
• Reviewing financial policies and procedures, streamlining where necessary to increase efficiency
• Ensure proactive cashflow management
• Oversee a team of 8

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified ACCA/ACA/CIMA or similar qualification (qualification by experience would not be considered)
• Very recent experience working for an international not for profit organisation (E)
• Excellent line management experience
• Previous experience leading a finance team
• Strong attention to detail and problem solving skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Campaign Timeline

This is an urgent post and is open until filled.

Equality & Diversity Statement

Morgan Law shall not discriminate unlawfully when deciding which candidate/temporary worker is submitted for a vacancy or assignment, or in any terms of employment or terms of engagement for temporary workers. Morgan Law will ensure that each candidate is assessed only in accordance with the candidate’s merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required by the particular vacancy.