Interim Finance Business Partner

The CFO HQ; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The CFO HQ is seeking an Interim Finance Business Partner in London for a 6-month contract to support a charity and research organisation. The role blends finance and operations, with three days in the office and two remote days.

You will translate complex financial data into clear insights for non-finance stakeholders, contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and monthly management accounts, and help drive strategic decision-making across research teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in project costing, budgeting, or financial analysis
• Proven ability to communicate financial concepts clearly to non-finance audiences
• Organised, detail-oriented approach with the ability to manage multiple stakeholder relationships
• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) or equivalent finance qualification
• Previous experience in a business partner or similar advisory finance role
• Knowledge of charity accounting standards or experience in the research sector
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial systems and data

Responsibilities

• Project costing and financial analysis that directly supports the charity's research and delivery teams
• Bridge the gap between finance and operations, making financial data accessible and meaningful to non-specialists
• Supporting annual budget-setting, multi-year forecasting, and financial modeling for research projects and departmental units
• Delivering accurate, timely monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and KPI tracking

Skills

Project costing

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial modeling

KPI tracking

Stakeholder management

Financial communication

Excel

Charity accounting

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

Financial systems

Job description

# Interim Finance Business PartnerAccounting / Finance,Finance Business PartnerNovember 5, 2026Contract### Job Description* Contract* London* Posted 8 hours ago* £48,000 – £50,000 per annumWebsite**CV-Library**Our client is a charity and research organisation seeking an Interim Finance Business Partner to join their finance team on a 6 month fixed-term contract.Based in London with three days a week in the office, this role offers up to £50,000 and is an excellent opportunity to make a direct impact on a mission-driven organisation.You'll work closely with non-finance stakeholders across the organisation, translating complex financial information into clear, actionable insights that help them make better decisions.### Responsibilities* Project costing and financial analysis that directly supports the charity's research and delivery teams* Bridge the gap between finance and operations, making financial data accessible and meaningful to non-specialists* Supporting annual budget-setting, multi-year forecasting, and financial modeling for research projects and departmental units* Delivering accurate, timely monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and KPI trackingPreferred Requirements* Experience in project costing, budgeting, or financial analysis* Proven ability to communicate financial concepts clearly to non-finance audiences* Organised, detail-oriented approach with the ability to manage multiple stakeholder relationships* Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) or equivalent finance qualification* Previous experience in a business partner or similar advisory finance role* Knowledge of charity accounting standards or experience in the research sector* Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial systems and data To apply, please submit your CV for consideration