Interim Director of Finance

Robertson Bell; London; Hybrid; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job description

Robertson Bell is partnering exclusively with a leading charitable organisation to recruit an Interim Director of Finance for an initial period of six months. This is a unique opportunity to take on a pivotal role with full strategic and operational accountability for the Finance function, playing a key part in driving the charity’s financial sustainability and long-term success.

Reporting directly to the CEO and overseeing a team of five, you will act as a visible and proactive financial leader, embedding Finance as a critical business partner across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities Will Include:

• Leading the development and implementation of the financial strategy aligned to organisational goals.
• Managing external relationships with auditors, regulators, banks, and legal advisors.
• Overseeing statutory accounts preparation, audit delivery and reporting to Boards and Committees.
• Developing annual budgets, monitoring performance and producing clear, insightful reporting.
• Delivering effective cash flow management and ensuring sustainable funding strategies.
• Leading a systems transformation project to implement a new integrated finance system.
• Acting as Company Secretary for both the charity and its trading subsidiary, ensuring robust governance and reporting.

The Successful Candidate Will Be:

• A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Experienced in a senior financial leadership role within the charity and not-for-profit sector.
• Comfortable operating in complex organisational structures, including charity trading subsidiaries.
• A proven leader with experience managing finance teams and supporting executive leadership.
• A strategic thinker, with a strong grasp of compliance, governance and risk management.

This is a high-profile opportunity to add real value to a renowned organisation at a critical time. The successful candidate will enjoy a collaborative culture, a meaningful mission, and the chance to make a significant strategic impact. The role offers hybrid working, with an expectation to be on site in North London.