Interim Head of Finance

PROSPECTUS; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity in London is seeking an Interim Head of Finance to manage the day-to-day finance operations. This full-time role requires proven experience in managing finance teams, ideally in large organizations like charities. The position offers hybrid working arrangements and runs from December 2025 to April 2026. The successful candidate will oversee team activities and ensure targets are achieved.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a finance team at a senior level.
• Experience working in large organizations such as charities or local authorities.
• Excellent organizational and motivational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day finance function operations.
• Support team members and ensure deadlines are met.
• Guide the team in meeting targets.

Skills

Management of finance teams

Organizational skills

Experience in large organizations

Contract management

Motivational skills

Job description

Prospectus is delighted to be working with a London-based charity that supports homeless and vulnerable people to recruit for an Interim Head of Finance. This is a full time, contract role, expected to be from December 2025 - April 2026 (4 months minimum). Hybrid working, with 2 days to be based from their London office.

Managing a small team, the Interim Head of Finance will oversee all aspects of the day to day finance function, ensuring the operation runs smoothly. You will support your team members, provide advice and guidance where necessary, and ensure that deadlines and targets for the team are met.

The successful candidate will have proven experience of managing a finance team previously, having worked a Head/senior level. You must have experience of working in a large organisation, such as charities or local authority. You will be adept at supporting and motivating teams, with excellent organisational skills, ensuring actions for the team are completed in a timely manner. You will ideally have some experience of working with contracts and services, and ideally local authority if possible.

To apply please submit your CV only in the first instance. You may also be asked to complete a short supporting statement if you do progress further in the recruitment process.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice Prospectus are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Prospectus invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.