Interim Head Of Finance ( Charity)

Michael Page; Oxford; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

A not-for-profit organisation in Oxford seeks an Interim Head of Finance to lead financial operations during the year-end process for a 3-month contract. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant, experienced in the Charity sector, with team management skills. This role offers a competitive daily rate and requires availability on-site 4-5 days per week.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with team management experience.
• Experience working in the Charity sector with SORP exposure.
• Ability to deal with auditors and ensure a clean audit.

Responsibilities

• Help the organisation through the year-end process.
• Get into detail and be hands-on as required.
• Ensure effective management of financial operations.

Skills

Professional qualifications in accounting or finance

Experience in financial management

Strong knowledge of financial regulations

Proven ability to lead and develop a finance team

Education

Professional qualifications (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 with 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.

Responsibilities

The interim Head of Finance is required to help the organisation through the year-end process. Likely lasting around 3 months, this contract role is seeking a qualified accountant with team management experience who has delivered year-end processes for a not-for-profit or school. The role involves getting into the detail and being hands-on as required, while also having the gravitas and experience to deal with auditors and ensure a clean audit.

Ideally, the candidate should be available 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!