Interim Head of Financial Management

Boston Hale; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent academic institution in London seeks an Interim Head of Financial Management for a short-term contract. The candidate will lead financial management across multiple grants, oversee budgets and reporting, and support a dedicated finance team. Strong technical accounting skills and the ability to work with senior stakeholders are essential. Applications are encouraged from diverse candidates.

Qualifications

• Strong technical and management accounting expertise required.
• Experience managing complex, multi-grant finances is essential.
• Proven ability to lead and inspire a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial management across multiple grants and oversee budgets.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the finance team.
• Drive improvements to financial controls and processes.

Skills

Management accounting expertise

Excellent communication skills

Leadership abilities

Education

Qualified accountant or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Interim Head of Financial Management

Our client, a London-based University, is looking for an experienced finance leader to step into the role of Interim Head of Financial Management on a short-term contract. This is an exciting opportunity to take on a senior role at the heart of a dynamic organisation. You\'ll provide oversight of multi-grant financial planning, management accounting, and compliance across a diverse portfolio of projects. Leading a small, dedicated team, you\'ll work closely with senior leadership and play a key role in strengthening financial systems, controls, and reporting processes.

Responsibilities

• Leading financial management across multiple grants, overseeing budgets, forecasts, management accounts, and reporting.
• Providing leadership and guidance to the finance team, supporting their performance and development.
• Driving improvements to financial controls and processes, ensuring value for money and compliance with funder requirements.
• Partnering with stakeholders across the University and international offices to align financial and programme goals.
• Contributing to new funding opportunities by supporting budget development and bid writing.
• Building strong working relationships with central finance teams and external funders.

Qualifications

• A qualified accountant (or equivalent experience) with strong technical and management accounting expertise.
• Experience of managing complex, multi-grant finances - ideally in an international, research, or not-for-profit setting.
• Proven ability to lead and inspire a team.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence in working with senior stakeholders.

How to apply

Please submit your CV via this advert at your earliest convenience, as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Diversity, equity and inclusion are central to our client\'s values. Applications are welcome from all qualified candidates regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.