Interim Financial Reporting Lead

Robertson Bell; City Of London; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A national not-for-profit body is seeking an Interim Financial Reporting Lead for an 18-month fixed-term contract. The role focuses on financial reporting, budgeting, and audit within a highly regulated environment. Predominantly remote, with occasional travel to London, this position requires a qualified accountant with experience in statutory reporting and strong leadership skills. A generous benefits package is offered.

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with a CCAB or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in regulated environments is desirable.
• Ability to manage complex deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Produce statutory accounts and contribute to year-end reporting.
• Lead preparation of budgets and financial updates.
• Manage treasury activity including cash flow.
• Prepare reports for governance committees.

Skills

Strong background in statutory reporting

Audit support

Treasury management

Attention to detail

High-level communication skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Full professional accountancy qualification (CCAB or equivalent)

Job description

Are you a qualified accountant with a flair for financial reporting? Do you enjoy working across budgeting, forecasting, and audit within a highly regulated, public-interest environment? Are you ready to take ownership of key financial outputs in a complex, stakeholder-rich organisation?

My client, a nationally focused, not-for-profit body involved in regulatory oversight, is recruiting an Interim Financial Reporting Lead on an 18-month fixed-term contract. The organisation operates primarily on a remote basis, with occasional travel to central London required for key meetings.

Key responsibilities include:

• Producing the organisation’s statutory accounts and contributing to year-end reporting
• Leading the preparation of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and financial updates for senior stakeholders
• Managing treasury activity including cash flow and bank reconciliations
• Overseeing VAT and tax reporting, as well as purchase order procedures
• Supporting contract performance reporting, including testing supplier submissions and fielding finance-related queries
• Preparing reports for internal governance committees and external audit bodies
• Acting as finance lead on internal and external audit processes
• Deputising for senior finance colleagues when required

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant looking to play a central role in shaping financial stewardship in a regulatory context. You'll join an experienced and collaborative finance function with broad influence across the organisation.

The role is offered on an 18-month FTC basis. You’ll work predominantly from home, with ad hoc travel to Central London as required. The organisation offers a generous benefits package.

To be considered, please meet the following criteria:

• Full professional accountancy qualification (CCAB or equivalent)
• Strong background in statutory reporting, audit support and treasury management
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage complex deadlines
• Experience working in a public-interest or regulated environment is desirable
• High-level written and verbal communication skills, and strong Excel proficiency

Apply now to take on a pivotal financial leadership role in a purpose-driven, national organisation.