Interim Head of Finance and Opertions

Allen Lane Financial Recruitment Careers; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A charity organization in North London is looking for an Interim Finance Lead for a 4-month assignment. The role involves maintaining financial oversight, supporting governance functions, and managing early-stage merger discussions. The ideal candidate should be a pragmatic senior leader with strong financial management skills, ready to deliver strategic support during this transitional period. This position is hybrid with on-site days required.

Qualifications

• Strong financial oversight experience is essential.
• Proven ability to manage complex budgeting and reporting.
• Experience in governance and HR support is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Maintain oversight of finance and financial controls.
• Support governance and work with internal and external teams.
• Manage merger discussions and coordinate due diligence.
• Support organisational change and oversee restructuring.

Job description

Interim Finance Lead

4-month assignment (December 2025 – March 2026)

North London / Hybrid (12 days per week on site)

Approx. 34 days per week

A North London charity supporting young people with learning differences is seeking an Interim Finance Lead to provide stability and strategic support during a period of transition. With a £2.3m turnover, the organisation delivers horticulture, retail and life‑skills training to help young people move into employment and independent living.

The interim will provide continuity across finance and operations while supporting several strategic priorities.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain oversight of finance, budgeting, reporting, audit preparation, cash‑flow and financial controls.
• Support governance, HR, property and IT, working with a small internal team and external advisers.
• Manage early‑stage merger or partnership discussions, coordinating due‑diligence, preparing analysis, and briefing the CEO and trustees.
• Support wider organisational change, including income diversification, funding negotiations and the next phase of internal restructuring.
• Ensure change plans are well‑scoped, costed and tracked, providing additional senior capacity to the CEO.

Candidate profile

We are seeking a pragmatic, values‑led senior leader with :

Strong financial...