Interim Finance Business Partner

Michael Page; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected charity organization is seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner to provide strategic financial leadership and robust commercial insight. This mainly remote role involves working closely with senior leaders to influence decision-making, improve financial performance, and support organizational objectives. The candidate should be a qualified accountant with strong experience in senior finance business partnering. The position offers a day-rate of £400–£450 depending on experience and the opportunity to make a significant impact quickly.

Qualifications

• Proven interim or contract experience at senior finance leadership level.
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to quickly understand complex organisations.
• Confidence to influence and challenge senior non-finance stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills with a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Acting as a trusted interim finance partner to senior leaders.
• Leading budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Delivering high-quality management information and insightful analysis.
• Supporting business cases, investment appraisal, and financial modelling.
• Driving improvements to financial controls and processes.

Skills

Senior finance leadership

Commercial acumen

Communication skills

Change management

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

This is a senior interim Finance Business Partner role, providing strategic financial leadership and robust commercial insight to a complex, mission‑led organisation. You will work closely with senior leaders to influence decision‑making, improve financial performance, and support organisational objectives.

Client Details

Our client is a well‑established charity with minimal office presence, recognised for the important work it delivers and the positive impact it has within its sector. The organisation operates in a dynamic and evolving environment and places a strong emphasis on governance, financial stewardship, and effective use of resources to achieve its charitable mission.

Description

Reporting into the Director of Finance, the Senior Finance Business Partner will play a key role in supporting senior stakeholders across the organisation. Responsibilities will include:

• Acting as a trusted interim finance partner to senior leaders, providing insight, challenge, and direction
• Leading budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning for significant areas of the organisation
• Delivering concise, high‑quality management information and insightful analysis
• Supporting business cases, investment appraisal, and financial modelling activities
• Driving improvements to financial controls, processes, and decision support
• Providing hands‑on leadership within the finance function as required
• Working at pace to add value quickly in a changeable and deadline‑driven environment

Profile

The successful Interim Finance Business Partner will be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with strong experience in senior finance business partnering roles. You will bring:

• Proven interim or contract experience at senior finance leadership level
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to quickly understand complex organisations
• Confidence and credibility to influence and challenge senior non‑finance stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills with a pragmatic, solutions‑focused approach
• Experience in the charity, public, or wider non‑profit sector is advantageous but not essential

Job Offer

Senior day‑rate interim assignment within a respected charity

Circa £400‑£450pd depending on experience

Mainly remote role with limited travel to an office

Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a short timeframe