Deputy Head of Finance
Posted 2 days ago by New Appointments Group
£57,000 Per year
Fixed-Term
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The Deputy Head of Finance is an interim role for one year, focusing on leading payroll, supporting financial reporting, managing cash flow, and supervising a small finance team. The position requires a proactive individual with strong leadership skills and a background in finance. The role is hybrid, requiring three days in the office and two days of travel to the headquarters near London. The successful candidate will be immediately available and possess the right to work in the UK.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee monthly payroll and liaise with external providers.
- Draft management accounts (P&L, balance sheet).
- Maintain cash flow forecasts and assist with year-end accounts.
- Line-manage Finance Officer and Assistant.
- Drive improvements in systems and controls.
Key Skills:
- Strong literacy/numeracy; degree desirable.
- Qualified or part-qualified (ACMA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent).
- Payroll qualification (desirable).
- Hands-on payroll experience in complex environments.
- Knowledge of Cascade/IRIS and Sage Intacct.
- Advanced Excel skills.
- Collaboration with HR and multi-site teams.
- Staff/volunteer management experience.
- Strong leadership and communication.
- Analytical, detail-oriented, and calm under pressure.
- Confidential, flexible, and deadline-driven.
Salary (Rate): £57,000.00 yearly
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: fixed-term
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Finance
Deputy Head of Finance (Interim – 1 Year) Hybrid 3 days (with travel to HQ near London – 2 days) Monday to Friday 37.5 hours £57,000 per annum | 30 days holiday + 8 bank holidays Full-time | Fixed-term (12 months) Our client is seeking a proactive Deputy Head of Finance for a one-year interim role. You’ll lead payroll, support financial reporting, manage cash flow, and supervise a small finance team.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee monthly payroll and liaise with external providers.
- Draft management accounts (P&L, balance sheet).
- Maintain cash flow forecasts and assist with year-end accounts.
- Line-manage Finance Officer and Assistant.
- Drive improvements in systems and controls.
Qualifications
- Strong literacy/numeracy; degree desirable.
- Qualified or part-qualified (ACMA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent).
- Payroll qualification (desirable).
Experience
- Hands-on payroll experience in complex environments.
- Knowledge of Cascade/IRIS and Sage Intacct.
- Advanced Excel skills.
- Collaboration with HR and multi-site teams.
- Staff/volunteer management experience.
Skills
- Strong leadership and communication.
- Analytical, detail-oriented, and calm under pressure.
- Confidential, flexible, and deadline-driven.
The Deputy Head of Finance will be immediately available, have full right to work in the UK and the role is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks.
CV's to Y.Fleming@newappointmentsgroup.co.uk New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975. Committed to diversity, equality and opportunity for all. Twitter: @nagforjobs