Interim Financial Controller

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

Job summary

A respected charity in the North of England seeks an Interim Financial Controller to lead the finance function during a pivotal period. This role includes strengthening financial systems and processes, delivering accurate financial reporting, and providing insights to senior stakeholders. The ideal candidate has significant experience at the Financial Controller level, particularly within the charity or not-for-profit sector. Flexibility with a 3–5 day per week commitment is offered, along with a competitive day rate.

Qualifications

• Significant experience operating at Financial Controller or equivalent level.
• Strong technical accounting expertise, ideally from audit or practice.
• Ability to introduce improvements in financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a dedicated finance team.
• Strengthen financial systems and processes.
• Deliver accurate financial reporting.

Skills

Financial leadership

Technical accounting expertise

Systems improvement

Proactive approach

Financial analysis

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.