Interim Head of Finance - London based charity

Michael Page; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an Interim Head of Finance in London. This role involves overseeing financial operations within the not-for-profit sector, ensuring compliance, and leading a finance team. The position offers a daily rate of £300 to £400, depending on experience, and includes a hybrid working arrangement for flexibility.

Qualifications

• Strong on charity SORP.
• Proven ability to lead and manage a finance team effectively.
• Excellent understanding of financial compliance and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial operations and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Develop and manage budgets in alignment with organisational goals.
• Provide strategic financial advice to senior leadership.
• Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and standards.
• Lead and mentor the accounting team to achieve departmental objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Financial compliance knowledge

Communication skills

Education

ACA/CIMA/ACCA Qualified

Tools

X-ledger

Job description

Overview

The Interim Head of Finance will oversee the financial operations within the not-for-profit sector, ensuring compliance and effective management. This temporary role offers the opportunity to lead a team and provide strategic financial guidance.

Client Details

This is a not-for-profit organisation with a strong focus on its mission, operating as a medium-sized entity.

Description

• Oversee all financial operations and ensure accurate financial reporting.


• Develop and manage budgets in alignment with organisational goals.


• Provide strategic financial advice to senior leadership.


• Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and standards.


• Lead and mentor the accounting team to achieve departmental objectives.


• Review and improve financial processes and systems.


• Prepare financial forecasts and risk assessments to support decision-making.


• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver financial insights and recommendations.

Profile

A successful Interim Head of Finance should be:

• ACA/CIMA/ACCA Qualified


• Strong on charity SORP


• Experienced with X-ledger


• Proven ability to lead and manage a finance team effectively.


• Excellent understanding of financial compliance and regulations.


• Experience in improving financial processes and systems.


• Good communication skills to engage with stakeholders.

Job Offer

• Daily rate of £300 to £400, depending on experience.


• Temporary role within the not-for-profit sector.


• Hybrid working arrangement for flexibility.


• Opportunity to lead a finance team and make a strategic impact.