Interim Head of Finance

PROSPECTUS; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established health-related charity is seeking an Interim Head of Finance to lead its finance function during a key transition period. This role involves overseeing financial operations, managing a finance team, and ensuring compliance with charity accounting standards. The position is hybrid, with a full-time commitment preferred, and offers a competitive salary range of £55,000 to £60,000.

Qualifications

• Experienced charity finance professional with a strong track record in audit preparation and statutory reporting.
• Experience in the Charity Sector is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial operations, including management accounts and audit coordination.
• Lead and develop a five-person finance team.
• Liaise with the audit committee and Board of Trustees to finalize statutory accounts.

Skills

Audit preparation

Statutory reporting

Team leadership

Job description

Our client, a well-established health-related charity, is seeking an Interim Head of Finance to lead its finance function during a key period of transition. This role is initially being offered on a 9-month contract, with the possibility of becoming permanent.

As the Head of Finance, you will be responsible for overseeing all financial operations, including management accounts, audit coordination, and ensuring compliance with charity accounting standards (SORP). You will work closely with the CEO and senior leadership team on strategic financial planning and budgeting.

You will also lead and develop a five-person finance team, supporting an ongoing restructure to improve resilience and cross-functional knowledge sharing. Your responsibilities will extend to payroll, finance systems, legacy administration, Gift Aid, and tax matters. You’ll liaise regularly with the audit committee and Board of Trustees to finalise statutory accounts post-audit.

The successful candidate will be an experienced charity finance professional with a strong track record in audit preparation, statutory reporting, and team leadership. Experience in the Charity Sector would be advantageous but is not essential.

Key Details:

• Location: Hybrid – minimum 2 days/week onsite
• Contract: Interim, starting by July 2025 (potential for permanence)
• Hours: Full-time preferred; 4 days/week considered
• Salary: Circa £55,000 – £60,000

If you’re a strategic and hands-on finance leader looking to make a meaningful impact during a time of change, we encourage you to apply. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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