Interim Finance Consultant

Robertson Bell; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in the United Kingdom is seeking an Interim Finance Consultant to support major organizational changes. This role involves reviewing financial processes, advising senior leadership, and driving process improvements. The ideal candidate is a qualified finance professional with strong project management skills and the ability to work adaptively in a fast-paced environment. This six-month contract offers primarily remote work with occasional travel to London.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience advising senior leadership on people-related change.
• Track record of delivering process improvements and operational enhancements.
• Charity sector experience and knowledge of fund accounting is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a holistic review of the finance function.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes.
• Support organisational changes with HR and leadership.
• Act as a partner to the Director of Corporate Services.
• Implement new ways of working and improve communication.
• Provide general senior management support.

Skills

Reviewing organisational structures

Project management

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration with HR

Adaptability

Resilience

Education

Qualified finance professional

Job description

Robertson Bell are delighted to be supporting a rapidly growing charity as they look to appoint an Interim Finance Consultant during a pivotal period of change. This senior interim role offers the opportunity to work closely with executive leadership, shape the future of the finance function and support major organisational improvements.

Working at the heart of the organisation, you will take responsibility for reviewing current financial processes and team structure, supporting strategic projects and acting as a trusted adviser to senior leaders. This six-month contract is offered mostly on a remote basis, with ad hoc travel to Central London required.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Conducting a holistic review of the finance function, including structure, resourcing, workflows and system effectiveness.
• Identifying opportunities to streamline processes, strengthen controls and deliver long-term improvements.
• Working closely with HR and senior leadership to support organisational changes and ensure clear and effective implementation.
• Acting as a key partner to the Director of Corporate Services, delivering high-priority projects and supporting cross-departmental coordination.
• Implementing new ways of working, improving communication channels and supporting sustainable operational change.
• Providing general senior management support, acting as a sounding board and offering strategic insight where needed.

The successful candidate will:

• Have demonstrable experience reviewing organisational structures, collaborating with HR and advising senior leadership on people-related change.
• Be a qualified finance professional with experience leading teams or functions through periods of change.
• Bring strong project management skills, with a track record of delivering process improvements and operational enhancements.
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust across all levels of an organisation.
• Be adaptable, resilient and comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Charity sector experience and knowledge of fund accounting would be beneficial but not essential.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact within a growing organisation. If you are a forward-thinking finance professional seeking a rewarding interim challenge, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Apply now or contact Robertson Bell for further information.