Interim Financial Controller

Robertson Bell; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A respected charity in England is seeking an experienced Interim Financial Controller to lead the finance function during a pivotal period. The role involves enhancing financial systems, delivering accurate reporting, and providing insightful analysis to senior leadership. Candidates should have substantial experience in a similar role, particularly within the charity sector. This is a flexible part-time position for 3–6 months, with a competitive day rate.

Qualifications

• Significant experience operating at Financial Controller or equivalent level within the charity or not-for-profit sector.
• Strong technical accounting expertise, potentially with an audit or practice background.
• Excellent systems knowledge with a proven ability to introduce improvements.
• Ability to operate at pace and make a visible impact in a pressurised environment.
• Values-led, empathetic approach aligned with the organisation’s ethos.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a small, dedicated finance team.
• Strengthen financial systems and processes focusing on automation and efficiency.
• Deliver accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Provide financial analysis and insight to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Financial leadership

Financial analysis

Technical accounting expertise

System improvement

Job description

Robertson Bell are delighted to be supporting a respected charity in the North of England with the appointment of an Interim Financial Controller. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of the finance function during a pivotal period, providing leadership and driving improvements that will have an immediate and lasting impact.

Working closely with the senior leadership team, you will play a hands-on role in ensuring the charity’s finances are robust, transparent, and positioned to support its vital work.

In this role you will:

• Lead and support a small, dedicated finance team.
• Strengthen financial systems and processes, with a particular focus on automation and efficiency.
• Deliver accurate and timely financial reporting, including management accounts and statutory accounts.
• Provide financial analysis and insight to senior stakeholders, acting as a trusted business partner.

The successful candidate will bring:

• Significant experience operating at Financial Controller or equivalent level, ideally within the charity or not-for-profit sector.
• Strong technical accounting expertise, potentially with an audit or practice background.
• Excellent systems knowledge, with a proven ability to introduce improvements that add real value.
• The ability to operate at pace and make a visible impact in a pressurised environment.
• A values-led, empathetic approach with alignment to the organisation’s ethos.

This is an urgent requirement and the charity can offer flexibility with a 3–5 day per week commitment, alongside a highly competitive day rate. The assignment is initially 3–6 months, with the possibility of extension.

If you are a confident and proactive finance leader looking for your next interim assignment, we encourage you to apply today.