Interim - Head of Finance FTC

Allen Lane Interim and Permanent Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working: 1 day a week in the offi

Job summary

Allen Lane Interim and Permanent Recruitment is seeking a Head of Finance for a six-month fixed-term role in London. Hybrid working includes 1 day a week in the office.

The role reports to the Director of Finance and Governance and Technology, leading a finance team and delivering high-quality reporting, controls, planning and business insight. You will bring qualified accounting credentials with post-qualification experience and a track record of operating at a senior finance level, balancing

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with post-qualification experience.
• Experience at a senior finance level.
• Commercial mindset with strong business partnering capability.
• Experience in charity/not-for-profit sector is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the finance function, providing high-quality financial support to senior leadership and trustees.
• Oversee annual budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning processes.
• Ensure robust financial controls, processes and governance arrangements are in place and operating effectively.
• Lead the preparation of statutory accounts and manage the year-end audit process.
• Deliver insightful financial reporting and analysis to support strategic decision-making.

Skills

Financial leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

Stakeholder management

Financial controls

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

Power BI

Business Central

Job description

6 Month Fixed-Term Contract

Hybrid Working: 1 day a week in the office

London

Salary: c£70,000

An established and highly respected national charity is seeking an experienced Head of Finance to join the organisation on a six-month fixed-term contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded qualified accountant to provide strategic financial leadership during a period of transition and development. Reporting to the Director of Finance, Governance and Technology, you will lead a capable finance team while ensuring the organisation continues to deliver high-quality financial reporting, controls, planning and business insight.

Working closely with the Executive Team, Trustees and senior stakeholders, you will play a key role in supporting decision-making, improving financial performance and ensuring resources are deployed effectively to maximise organisational impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the finance function, providing high-quality financial support to senior leadership and trustees.
• Oversee annual budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning processes.
• Ensure robust financial controls, processes and governance arrangements are in place and operating effectively.
• Lead the preparation of statutory accounts and manage the year-end audit process.
• Deliver insightful financial reporting and analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Translate financial data into meaningful business insights that drive organisational performance.
• Oversee day-to-day finance operations, including treasury management, VAT and regulatory compliance.
• Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes and reporting through automation and technology.
• Drive greater value from finance systems, business intelligence tools and management information.
• Present financial analysis and recommendations to senior leadership teams and governance committees.

About You

You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with significant post-qualification experience and a track record of operating at a senior finance level.

We're particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate:

• A commercially minded approach, with the ability to balance strong financial control with strategic business partnering and insight.
• Proven leadership of high-performing finance teams.
• Experience leading statutory accounts production and external audit processes.
• Strong financial control, governance and risk management expertise.
• The ability to influence senior stakeholders and communicate complex financial information clearly.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience driving process improvement, automation and finance systems development.
• A collaborative leadership style with the ability to support organisational decision-making and performance.
• Experience within the charity, not-for-profit or wider purpose-led sector would be advantageous but is not essential.

Experience of Business Central, Power BI or similar finance systems would be advantageous.

Why apply

This role offers the chance to make a meaningful contribution within a purpose-led organisation that delivers significant impact across the UK. The successful candidate will join a collaborative leadership team and play a key role in shaping financial strategy while ensuring operational excellence across the finance function.