Interim Finance Project Manager

Goodman Masson; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK charity is seeking an experienced Interim Senior Finance Project Manager to lead a vital finance transformation project. The role, offering 4 days of work per week, requires a fully qualified accountant with skills in financial data analysis and process mapping. Responsibilities include managing invoicing and payments, delivering management accounts, and preparing reports for senior leadership. Experience in charity finance and project support will be advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experienced in financial transformation projects.
• Ability to deliver data and analysis effectively.
• Experience in budgeting and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end process mapping across invoicing and payments.
• Deliver managerial financial accounts and analysis.
• Prepare concise summaries for Executive Leadership Team.

Skills

Excel and financial data analysis

Process mapping and documentation expertise

Comfortable working in small teams

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

Are you a seasoned finance professional who thrives on making a tangible difference? This is a rare opportunity to lead a critical finance transformation project for a well-established UK charity. My client needs an experienced Interim Senior Finance Project Manager who can bring clarity, structure and insight to complex financial processes while working closely with senior stakeholders.

This is a 6 9 month interim role, outside IR35, working 4 days per week (5 during peak periods), with one day a week in the office.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end process mapping (primarily to-be ) across invoicing, payments and income streams
• Deliver data and Excel-based financial analysis, including monthly management accounts
• Prepare concise financial summaries for ELT and Board/Committees
• Support budgeting and recharge reviews, improving templates and processes
• Provide hands-on finance administration and project support to senior leaders

Essential Skills & Experience

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
• Strong Excel and financial data analysis skills
• Process mapping and documentation expertise
• Comfortable working in small teams with outsourced finance functions

Desirable

• Charity or not-for-profit experience
• Knowledge of grant funding and VAT
• Experience supporting finance transformation projects

Applications for this role are now under review and the deadline could well be brought forward if the suitable candidate is found. Therefore, do not delay in submitting your application!