Interim Head of Finance ( Charity)

Michael Page; England; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected not-for-profit organization is seeking an Interim Head of Finance to lead their financial operations for a 3-month contract in north Oxford. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with team management experience and a background in the Charity or Education sector. You will be responsible for guiding the year-end process and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. This role requires being in the office 4-5 days a week and offers a competitive daily rate.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

3 month contract

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with team management experience.
• Experience in the Charity sector or Education Sector.
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations and reporting standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the financial operations within a not-for-profit organisation.
• Oversee the year-end process and ensure clean audits.
• Hands-on role requiring detail orientation.

Skills

Financial management

Team leadership

Knowledge of SORP

Education

Professional qualifications in accounting or finance (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA)

Job description

Overview

The Interim Head of Finance role offers an exciting opportunity to lead the financial operations within a not-for-profit organisation in Oxford ( Near Kidlington). This temporary position requires a qualified accountant who has managed a team and worked in the Charity sector ( SORP exposure).

Client Details

This organisation is a respected not-for-profit. As a medium-sized establishment, it is dedicated to making a positive impact in its sector and values effective financial management to support its goals.

Description

The interim head of Finance is required to help the company get through the year end process. Likely lasting around 3 months this contract role is looking for a qualified accountant, with team management experience, that has delivered year end process for a not for profit or school.

We are looking for someone who is happy to get into the detail and be hands on as required who also has the gravitas and experience to deal with auditors and ensure a clean audit.

Ideally we need someone in the office 4-5 days per week.

The office is in north Oxford ( Kidlington/ Summertown)

Profile

This temporary position requires a qualified accountant who has managed a team and worked in the Charity sector/ Education Sector ( with SORP exposure)

A successful Interim Head of Finance should have:

• Professional qualifications in accounting or finance (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA).
• Experience in financial management within the not-for-profit sector/ school/ education sector.
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations and reporting standards.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a finance team.

Job Offer

• Competitive daily rate.
• 3 month contract
• start 22nd September
• North Oxford Based

If you are an experienced finance professional seeking a temporary leadership role in the not-for-profit sector, this position in Oxford could be the perfect fit. Apply now to take the next step in your career!