Interim Head of Finance

IPS Finance; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial recruitment firm in Brighouse is seeking an experienced Interim Head of Finance to lead the finance function. This hands-on role involves managing a small finance team, overseeing financial reporting, budgeting, and ensuring strong financial controls. Ideal candidates are qualified accountants with leadership experience. This position offers the opportunity to apply for a permanent role if desired.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or qualified by experience.
• Strong technical accounting skills, with proven experience in budgeting and forecasting.
• Confident leader able to manage, support, and develop a small team.
• Hands-on and adaptable, with the ability to balance operational and strategic demands.

Responsibilities

• Produce management accounts and financial reporting.
• Lead on budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management.
• Ensure effective use of Sage 50 and maintain accurate financial records.
• Support senior leaders and trustees with financial insights.
• Oversee day-to-day finance operations and ensure strong financial controls.

Skills

Technical accounting skills

Budgeting and forecasting

Leadership

Hands-on adaptability

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Qualified by experience

Tools

Sage 50

Job description

Overview

A not for profit organization in Brighouse is seeking an experienced Interim Head of Finance to lead its finance function. This is a hands-on role overseeing all aspects of financial management while supporting the organisation to deliver on its mission.

The Role

The Interim Head of Finance will manage a small finance team of two and take responsibility for:

• Producing management accounts and financial reporting.
• Leading on budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management.
• Ensuring effective use of Sage 50 and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Supporting senior leaders and trustees with financial insights to aid decision-making.
• Overseeing day-to-day finance operations and ensuring strong financial controls.

Candidate Profile

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or qualified by experience.
• Strong technical accounting skills, with proven experience in budgeting and forecasting.
• Confident leader able to manage, support, and develop a small team.
• Hands-on and adaptable, with the ability to balance operational and strategic demands.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to bring stability and expertise to a valued organisation, ensuring the effective management of its resources and supporting its ongoing impact in the community.

The appointed Head of Finance will also be invited to apply to the permanent role should they wish.

If you are interested in this Interim Head of Finance opportunity or would like any further information, please do not hesitate to contact Richard Warwick at IPS Finance.

IPS Finance has 45 years experience in the Yorkshire accountancy recruitment market. We have built our business on long term relationships with both individuals and clients in all sectors, bringing real benefits to all concerned. Please visit the IPS Finance website to view the latest accountancy / finance and practice opportunities.