Interim Head of Finance - Global charitable organisation

Michael Page; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A global charitable organisation in London is seeking an Interim Head of Finance for a 2-year fixed-term contract. The successful candidate will lead the finance team and manage budgeting, forecasting, and compliance tasks. This role offers a competitive salary of approximately £57,000 and supports a hybrid working model to maintain work-life balance. Ideal applicants will be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with significant experience in the not-for-profit sector.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working arrangements

Engaging company culture

Opportunity for impactful decision-making

Qualifications

• Proven senior-level finance experience in the not-for-profit sector.
• Strong knowledge of strategic business planning.
• Experience with compliance, risk management, and financial sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance team and ensure reporting accuracy.
• Oversee budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards.
• Develop financial policies to enhance efficiency.
• Collaborate with senior management for financial insights.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial planning

Compliance

Strategic business planning

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified

Job description

Overview

Interim Head of Finance - 2 year FTC - Global charitable organisation - Hybrid working - London based

Client Details

Our client is a mid-sized organisation operating within the charity sector. They are known for their commitment to excellence and efficient financial processes, offering hybrid working arrangements to foster flexibility.

Description

• Lead the finance team, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and implement financial policies and procedures to enhance efficiency.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to provide financial insights and recommendations.
• Manage cash flow, investments, and funding strategies.
• Support audits and liaise with external stakeholders as needed.
• Drive continuous improvement across all finance operations.

Profile

A successful Interim Head of Finance should:

• Be ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified
• Proven senior-level finance experience in the NFP sector (international or social entreprise)
• Significant all-round accounting, full grants cycle management, compliance, risk and financial sustainability experience
• Strong knowledge of strategic business planning
• Direct exposure of financial reporting to a Board of Trustees and major donors

Job Offer

• Competitive salary of ~£57,000
• Hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Engaging and professional company culture.
• Opportunity to contribute to impactful financial decision-making.