Interim Finance Director (Part-Time or Full-Time)

Robertson Bell; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading charity in North London is looking for an Interim Finance Director to provide strategic leadership and oversee financial operations during a transitional period. The successful candidate must be a qualified accountant with significant experience in the charity sector. The role requires attendance in the office four to five days a week. Early applications are encouraged for this six-month contract opportunity.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Significant experience as a Finance Director in the charity sector.
• Strong understanding of group structures and trading subsidiaries.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across the finance team.
• Oversee statutory reporting and external audit.
• Lead on financial forecasting, budgeting, and cashflow planning.

Job description

Interim Finance Director (Part-Time or Full-Time)

Robertson Bell are delighted to be working with a well-established and highly regarded charity based in North London to recruit an Interim Finance Director. This role is offered on an initial six-month contract and presents the opportunity to lead meaningful improvements across the finance function during a period of transition.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic and hands-on leadership across the finance team, supporting staff through organisational change.
• Oversee statutory reporting and the external audit process, ensuring recommendations are fully actioned.
• Act as the senior finance lead for both the charity and its trading subsidiary.
• Lead on financial forecasting, budgeting, and cashflow planning.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Have significant experience operating as a Finance Director in the charity sector.
• Bring a strong understanding of group structures and trading subsidiaries within charitable organisations.
• Be a collaborative, visible leader with the confidence to engage effectively at Board level and across non-finance stakeholders.

Due to the nature of the role, the organisation is seeking someone who can attend the office four to five days per week. Interviews will take place shortly, and early applications are strongly encouraged.