Interim Director of Finance & IT

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking an Interim Director of Finance & IT to oversee a transformative period. This hands-on role involves strategic leadership, operational management, and IT transformation, making a substantial impact on the company's objectives. Ideal candidates will bring a blend of financial expertise and IT acumen, driving projects to success while supporting the broader charitable mission.

Qualifications

• Substantial post-qualification experience in finance.
• Experience in large corporate and small/charity settings.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, Agile).

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for finance and IT infrastructure.
• Oversee IT transformation projects, including cloud migration.
• Manage financial reporting and compliance.

Skills

Financial leadership

IT transformation project delivery

Commercial acumen

Supplier management

Risk handling

Education

Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Business Central

Power BI

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Interim Director of Finance & IT, london (city of london)

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Stanton House

Location:

london (city of london), United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

27.06.2025

Expiry Date:

11.08.2025

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Job Description:

Interim Director of Finance & IT

Location: London (hybrid working available)

Duration: 9 months

Working pattern: 4 days per week (open to 5 days)

Start Date: As soon as possible

A well-established, globally connected organisation is seeking an Interim Director of Finance & IT to provide leadership and stability during a critical period of digital transformation.

This is a hands-on role that combines strategic oversight with operational delivery, reporting directly to the CEO and supporting both the finance function and IT operations. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in leading an agreed IT transformation programme, including migrating core infrastructure (file servers, CRM, and accounting systems) to the cloud, while ensuring the organisation’s day-to-day operations continue to run smoothly.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership and operational management of the finance function and IT infrastructure.
• Oversee the delivery of an IT transformation project, including cloud migration using Microsoft ecosystems (365, Dynamics, Azure).
• Manage financial reporting, risk registers, compliance, budgeting, and KPI dashboards.
• Lead a small finance team and manage relationships with key external suppliers, including IT and legal.
• Support the CEO, including attendance at board meetings and acting as representative on finance-related matters.
• Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA preferred) with substantial post-qualification experience.
• Proven track record in finance leadership, ideally with experience in both large corporate and small/charity settings.
• Experience in delivering complex IT transformation projects and managing accounting system migrations.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies (e.g. PRINCE2, Agile).
• Strong commercial acumen, supplier management, and risk handling capabilities.
• Background in the UK charity or non-profit sector.
• Experience with property and lease management.
• Understanding of government grant administration and fundraising processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Business Central and Power BI.

Personal Attributes:

• Strategic thinker with a practical, hands-on approach.
• Excellent communicator and trusted advisor to senior leadership.
• High levels of integrity, discretion, and adaptability.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.

This is a unique opportunity for a commercially-minded finance leader with strong IT acumen to join a forward-thinking organisation and make a tangible impact. The ideal candidate will be dynamic, proactive, and collaborative, with a genuine interest in supporting the broader charitable mission of the organisation.