Interim Director of Finance & Ops (Environmental Charity, Home based in England)

ZipRecruiter; England; Remote; GBP 75,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental charity based in England is seeking an Interim Director of Finance & Operations for a 9-month assignment. This role involves providing effective leadership in finance, governance, and operations, while ensuring financial sustainability and compliance. Candidates should have a professional accountancy qualification and significant leadership experience, preferably in the charity sector. The position offers approximately £500 a day or £75k per annum PAYE.

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience at Director level, ideally within the charity sector.
• Track record of restoring financial stability and managing change.
• Experience in governance, compliance, IT, and central services.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective leadership of Finance, IT, Governance and Facilities.
• Deliver financial planning, budgeting, reporting, and control processes.
• Oversee people management within the Finance team.

Skills

Financial planning

Governance

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Education

Professional accountancy qualification

Job description

Overview

Interim Director of Finance & Operations (Environmental Charity, Home based in England)

Contract: Interim circa £500 a day ltd company, or £75k per annum PAYE, 4-day week, approximately 9-month assignment. Weekly travel to London.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective leadership of Finance, IT, Governance and Facilities, ensuring development and implementation of strategies and effective practices across all operational areas.
• Drive financial recovery and sustainability: deliver robust financial planning, budgeting, reporting and control processes, while providing clear and strategic advice to the Board and Executive Director.
• Lead on governance, including regulatory compliance, Board reporting, and supporting a review of the organisation’s dual legal structure (limited company and charitable trust).
• Oversee people management within the Finance team, ensuring high performance, effective development, and clear leadership through a period of significant change.

Candidate

• Professional accountancy qualification and significant leadership experience at Director level, ideally including the charity sector.
• A strong track record of restoring financial stability and leading organisations through periods of financial and cultural change.
• Experience of managing governance, compliance, IT and central services.
• Excellent judgement, interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to handle sensitive and complex issues (e.g. disciplinary/capability cases, compliance matters, decision-making in ambiguity).
• For further information and to apply for this exciting interim opportunity, please contact Civitas Recruitment.