Interim Head of Finance

FD Recruit; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

FD Recruit is seeking an Interim Head of Finance to lead the finance function of a charity organization in Oxford. This role involves finalizing accounts, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with senior management. Ideal candidates are qualified accountants with strong leadership skills and a background in financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with experience in the charity sector preferred.
• Proven experience in preparing management and statutory accounts.
• Capable people manager with excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Finalise the statutory accounts.
• Deliver quarterly management accounts and financial KPIs.
• Ensure compliance with charity finance regulations.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Leadership

Attention to Detail

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

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Location: Oxford (Hybrid)

Full Time but part-time (4 days) considered

Potential for permanent appointment

We are seeking an experienced Head of Finance to join as a key member of the Senior Management Team, providing leadership, assurance, and continuity to an established finance function – ensuring it continues to support impactful charitable work.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a hands-on role and is keen to play a strategic and developmental role within a collaborative leadership team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Finalise the statutory accounts
• Deliver quarterly management accounts, financial KPIs and cashflow forecasts
• Ensure full compliance with charity finance regulations (SORP, Gift Aid, VAT, HMRC, Charity Commission)
• Lead and support a small and capable finance team
• Collaborate with the CEO and SMT on budgeting, planning, and governance
• Oversee payroll, fund accounting, and financial systems development

About You:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Experience in the charity sector is ideal, but we welcome applicants with a solid grounding in financial reporting and accounting standards from other backgrounds
• Proven experience in preparing management and statutory accounts
• Capable and compassionate people manager with excellent attention to detail

Whilst initially being recruited on an interim basis, there is a potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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