Interim Finance Project Manager

Public Sector; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established UK charity is seeking an Interim Senior Finance Project Manager to lead a crucial finance transformation project. The role demands strong analytical skills, including Excel-based financial analysis and process mapping. This 6–9 month interim position supports senior leadership and involves clarified responsibilities along with team collaboration. The successful candidate will be a fully qualified accountant with experience in charity finance, helping improve financial processes and reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience leading finance transformation projects.
• Familiarity with budgeting and financial processes.
• Ability to deliver concise financial summaries.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end process mapping for financial functions.
• Deliver data and Excel-based financial analysis.
• Prepare financial summaries for senior leadership.
• Support budgeting and recharge reviews.
• Provide project support to senior leaders.

Skills

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

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!