Interim Head of Finance

Trial Balance; Taunton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Exciting new interim opportunity to take the lead role in finance for an organisation in the charitable sector in Taunton! If you’re ready to work for an organisation making a real difference to the most vulnerable in society, this could be just the role for you…

Trial Balance has been assigned to find an Interim Head of Finance to join the senior management team and head up a small finance team dealing with the entire finance function for our client, based in Taunton with easy access from the M5.

Responsibilities:

1. Oversee the transactional finance and payroll functions.
2. Manage the preparation of the year-end statutory accounts.
3. Conduct management accounting and budgeting.
4. Provide detailed analysis and insight to inform strategic decision making.
5. Utilize the Xero finance system.
6. Manage grants and charitable funding.

Qualifications:

1. Fully qualified Accountant.
2. Experience in the charitable sector is ideal.
3. Depth of operational finance and analytical experience.
4. Strong staff supervisory skills.
5. Credibility to deal effectively with senior management.

This role would be an open-ended contract, with strong consideration for a permanent position. Hybrid working options can be considered for the right candidate, and free parking is available on site. A candidate seeking part-time hours can also be considered (x3 days minimum).

This is an urgent requirement so please apply ASAP addressed to Steve Roach quoting job reference SR9875.