Interim Financial Controller

Insite Finance; Rugby; Hybrid; GBP 64,575 - 69,187; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in Rugby is seeking an experienced Financial Controller for a 3-6 month hybrid assignment. The role involves managing the finance team, overseeing audits, and leading a finance system implementation. Ideal candidates will be qualified accountants with strong leadership experience in the charity sector. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work while impacting the organization positively.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in finance team leadership.
• Experience in charity sector is highly desirable.
• Ability to implement finance systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage the finance team for accurate financial reporting.
• Oversee year-end audit and relationships with auditors.
• Lead cash and treasury management operations.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Proven experience managing finance functions

Strong technical accounting knowledge

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Job description

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Leading National Not for Profit and charities organisation

Location: Rugby, Warwickshire (Hybrid)

Term: 3‑6 month assignment

Compensation: £350‑£375 per day

Start date: ASAP

Role Summary: A well‑established charity is looking for an experienced Financial Controller to join them during an exciting period of transformation. This role works closely with the CFO to keep things running smoothly while leading a major finance system implementation from Exchequer to Business Central.

Responsibilities

• Manage the finance team to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
• Oversee the year‑end audit process and maintain relationships with auditors
• Lead cash, banking and treasury management operations
• Manage income and accounts payable processes with appropriate controls
• Lead the finance system implementation from Exchequer to Business Central
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and accounting standards
• Maintain robust internal controls across all finance operations

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with substantial professional qualifying experience
• Proven experience managing finance functions and leading finance teams
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and understanding of financial reporting standards
• Charity sector experience highly desirable
• Experience with finance system implementations an advantage
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to hit the ground running and make an immediate impact

Details

37.5 hours per week based in Rugby with hybrid working available. Core hours are 10:00‑15:00, giving you flexibility on either side. You’ll work alongside a committed team passionate about lifesaving work.

Basic DBS check required.

Why This One’s Worth Looking At

Beyond the technical challenge of the system implementation, you’ll contribute to an organisation that positively influences the country. It’s interim work with genuine meaning, and you’ll leave them in a stronger position when you move on.

If you’re between roles or looking for an engaging interim assignment in the charity sector, this could be ideal.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Accounting, Auditing and Finance

Industries

Health and Human Services