Interim Finance Director - #2115555

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Director to join a well-established charitable organisation on a fixed-term basis. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer and forming part of the Executive Leadership Team, you will provide strategic financial leadership during a significant period of organisational development and transformation. This role will be responsible for ensuring financial stability, strengthening governance and controls, overseeing audit programmes, and supporting the development of long-term financial strategies. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving organisational performance, supporting senior stakeholders, and ensuring the finance function operates effectively within a highly regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day finance function, ensuring effective financial management, governance and internal controls
• Provide strategic financial guidance and support to the Chief Executive Officer, Board and senior leadership team
• Monitor cash flow, reserves, financial risks and overall organisational performance
• Lead the development and delivery of long-term financial strategies, business plans and financial modelling
• Oversee annual budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes across the organisation
• Manage external audit requirements, ensuring recommendations are implemented and controls are strengthened
• Lead internal audit and assurance activities, supporting risk management and compliance objectives
• Review and enhance financial regulations, policies, procedures and governance frameworks
• Provide accurate and insightful financial reports to senior leaders, committees and governing bodies
• Oversee management accounting, KPI reporting, cashflow forecasting and financial performance analysis
• Provide strategic oversight of finance systems and digital transformation initiatives
• Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing finance team, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and accountability

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent)
• Significant experience in a senior finance leadership position
• Proven track record of working with Boards, Trustees, Committees and Executive Teams
• Extensive experience in strategic financial planning, budgeting and forecasting
• Strong knowledge of audit, assurance, risk management and governance frameworks
• Experience leading organisational change, finance transformation and systems implementation projects
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to present complex financial information to non-financial audiences
• Strong leadership skills with experience developing and motivating high-performing teams
• Previous experience in the charity, not-for-profit, housing or regulated sectors would be advantageous

Location: London (Hybrid Working Available)

Salary: £80,000 - £90,000 per annum + benefits

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday

Contract: Fixed-term contract until March 2027 (8 month FTC

Working Pattern: 3 days per week on site

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded and strategic finance leader to make a significant impact within a purpose-led organisation while contributing to its long-term financial sustainability and success.