Interim Head of Finance - Projects (Hybrid, MI & Systems)

RM Recruit; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

A government funded organisation in Oxford is looking for an Interim Head of Finance (Projects) to manage a thorough review of their finance processes. The role, lasting initially 3 months, requires proven project accounting experience, team management abilities, and advanced knowledge in system improvements. Candidates must be fully qualified accountants (ACA/ACCA/ACMA/CIPFA). This position operates on a hybrid basis and is compliant with IR35 regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing finance processes and systems.
• Ability to lead and mentor a finance team effectively.
• Familiarity with cloud-based finance systems and ERP products.

Responsibilities

• Manage an end-to-end review of the finance process.
• Review the finance team structure and recommend adaptations.
• Improve the current management information reporting.
• Map finance lifecycle processes and enhance internal policies.
• Meet with team members to identify challenges and provide mentorship.

Skills

Project accounting

Team management

Systems improvements

Redesign of MI reporting

Mentoring

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/ACMA/CIPFA)

Job description

A government funded organisation in Oxford is looking for an Interim Head of Finance (Projects) to manage a thorough review of their finance processes. The role, lasting initially 3 months, requires proven project accounting experience, team management abilities, and advanced knowledge in system improvements. Candidates must be fully qualified accountants (ACA/ACCA/ACMA/CIPFA). This position operates on a hybrid basis and is compliant with IR35 regulations.