Interim Financial Controller

RM Recruit; Wychavon; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A Not for Profit organization in the United Kingdom is seeking an Interim Financial Controller to lead the accounting team during a period of transition. You will be responsible for managing the annual budget, producing statutory financial accounts, and providing key financial information to the Board. The ideal candidate should have experience in managing finances within charity or SME sectors and proficiency in financial systems. This 6-month role includes hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in charity or SME finance.
• Ability to manage accounting teams and deliver results.
• Experience in producing statutory and financial accounts.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver the annual budget for the organisation.
• Lead production of statutory and financial accounts.
• Provide financial MI for commercial decision making.
• Attend board meetings to present management information.

Skills

Experience in managing budgets

Leadership skills

Financial analysis

Excellent communication

Tools

Iplicit finance systems

Job description

RM Recruit are working with a Not for Profit organisation in the recruitment of an Interim Financial Controller for their team. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will lead the accounting team of 5 and provide stability during a period of positive change for the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Managing and delivering the annual budget for the organisation
• Lead on the production of statutory/financial accounts
• Oversight of all accounting functions and cash‑flow management
• Timely production of monthly Management Accounts
• Producing management information for the Board and senior stakeholders
• Providing financial MI that fuels into commercial plans and decision making
• Board meetings attendance to present and explain monthly management information
• Leadership of the finance function to include appraisals and career development

Experience of using Iplicit finance systems would be advantageous as well as proven experience in the charity or SME arena. This role will have a duration of 6 months and hybrid working will be in place.

RM Recruit is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and will treat all applicants equally irrespective of sex, sexual orientation, marital/civil partnership status, age, disability, race, religion, pregnancy, ethnic or national origin.