Interim Director of Finance & IT

JR United Kingdom; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established organization is seeking an Interim Director of Finance & IT for a critical period of digital transformation. The role combines leadership in finance and IT, ensuring operational stability and overseeing cloud migrations. This opportunity is ideal for a finance leader with strong commercial acumen and IT expertise, aimed at making a tangible impact in the non-profit sector.

Qualifications

• Substantial post-qualification experience in finance.
• Experience in large corporate and charity settings.
• Knowledge of fundraising, property, and government grants.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic oversight and operational management of finance and IT systems.
• Oversee IT transformation projects and manage financial reporting.
• Support the CEO and attend board meetings.

Skills

Chartered Accountant

Finance Leadership

IT Transformation Experience

Project Management Methodologies

Supplier Management

Risk Management

Education

Chartered Accountant (ACA preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Business Central

Power BI

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 role combines strategic oversight with operational delivery, reporting directly to the CEO and supporting both finance and IT operations. The successful candidate will lead an IT transformation programme, including migrating core infrastructure to the cloud, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide strategic leadership and operational management of finance and IT infrastructure.
2. Oversee IT transformation projects, including cloud migration using Microsoft ecosystems (365, Dynamics, Azure).
3. Manage financial reporting, risk registers, compliance, budgeting, and KPI dashboards.
4. Lead a small finance team and manage relationships with external suppliers, including IT and legal.
5. Support the CEO, attend board meetings, and act as a representative on finance matters.
6. Qualifications: Chartered Accountant (ACA preferred) with substantial post-qualification experience.
7. Proven finance leadership, with experience in large corporate and charity settings.
8. Experience in IT transformation projects and system migrations.
9. Knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, Agile).
10. Strong commercial acumen, supplier management, and risk handling skills.
11. Background in UK charity or non-profit sector, with experience in property, leases, government grants, and fundraising.
12. Proficiency with Microsoft Business Central and Power BI.

Personal Attributes:

1. Strategic thinker with a practical, hands-on approach.
2. Excellent communicator and trusted advisor to senior leadership.
3. High integrity, discretion, and adaptability.
4. Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.

This is a unique opportunity for a commercially-minded finance leader with IT expertise to make a tangible impact supporting a charitable mission.