Interim Finance Lead for Prestigious Art Institution

Parkside; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious cultural institution in London is seeking an Interim Head of Finance to oversee financial management and lead the Finance Team. The role requires proven management skills and experience in senior accounting roles, particularly within the charity sector. The successful candidate will collaborate with senior management and the Board of Trustees, ensuring adherence to financial standards and implementing robust control processes. Benefits include 25 days of paid holiday and participation in a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days' paid holiday

Participation in a group personal pension scheme

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Training opportunities

Staff discounts and travel grants

Qualifications

• Proven management skills and experience in senior accounting roles.
• Experience with charity SORP Annual Reports and strong systems development skills.
• Familiarity with the creative or charity sector is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial management and ensure adherence to standards.
• Lead the Finance Team in managing budgets and accounts.
• Liaise with the Board of Trustees on financial matters.
• Implement financial control processes and manage key relationships.
• Contribute to staff remuneration and recruitment processes.

Skills

Management skills

Accounting expertise

Financial control processes

Knowledge of VAT and PAYE

Systems development skills

Education

Relevant accounting qualification (ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)

Job description

A prestigious cultural institution in London is seeking an Interim Head of Finance to oversee financial management and lead the Finance Team. The role requires proven management skills and experience in senior accounting roles, particularly within the charity sector. The successful candidate will collaborate with senior management and the Board of Trustees, ensuring adherence to financial standards and implementing robust control processes. Benefits include 25 days of paid holiday and participation in a pension scheme.