Interim Head of Finance

IPS Finance; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A non-profit organization in Huddersfield is seeking an experienced Interim Head of Finance to manage a small finance team and oversee all financial functions. Responsibilities include producing management accounts, leading budgeting and forecasting, and ensuring the effective use of financial systems. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with strong technical skills and leadership capabilities. This role offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to the organization’s financial stability and community impact.

Qualifications

• Hands-on adaptability while balancing operational and strategic demands.
• Strong leadership skills to manage, support, and develop a small team.

Responsibilities

• Produce management accounts and financial reporting.
• Lead on budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management.
• Ensure effective use of Sage 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

Forecasting

Leadership

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

Sage

Job description

Overview

A not for profit organization in Huddersfield 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 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.

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.