Interim Finance Director - Environmental Charity
Posted 4 days ago by Michael Page
£76,000 Per year
Fixed-Term
Hybrid
London, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Interim Finance Director will lead the financial strategy of a respected environmental charity in London for a 9-month fixed-term contract. This role involves overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting while ensuring compliance with regulations. The successful candidate will provide leadership to the finance team and collaborate with senior leadership to drive financial decision-making. The position offers a hybrid working arrangement within a supportive organizational culture.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the organisation's financial strategy, ensuring alignment with broader goals.
- Manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
- Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting to stakeholders and regulatory bodies.
- Provide leadership to the finance team, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to advise on financial risks and opportunities.
- Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and standards.
- Lead the preparation of annual accounts and liaise with external auditors.
- Support strategic decision-making through financial analysis and insights.
Key Skills:
- ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified.
- Robust charity sector experience at Director level.
- Strong experience in financial leadership within the not-for-profit sector.
- Proven ability to manage complex financial operations and reporting.
- Excellent knowledge of financial regulations and compliance requirements.
- Experience collaborating with senior leadership to drive organisational success.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication and leadership abilities.
Salary (Rate): £76,000.00/year
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: fixed-term
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Interim Finance Director - Environmental Charity - 9 month Fixed Term Contract - Hybrid working
Client Details
The organisation is a respected not-for-profit entity based in London, committed to driving positive change in environmental and social matters. Operating as a medium-sized organisation, it focuses on impactful initiatives while fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment.
Description
Oversee the organisation's financial strategy, ensuring alignment with its broader goals. Manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes. Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting to stakeholders and regulatory bodies. Provide leadership to the finance team, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability. Collaborate with senior leadership to advise on financial risks and opportunities. Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and standards. Lead the preparation of annual accounts and liaise with external auditors. Support strategic decision-making through financial analysis and insights.
Profile
A successful Interim Finance Director should:
- Be ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified
- Have robust charity sector experience at Director level
- Strong experience in financial leadership within the not-for-profit sector.
- Proven ability to manage complex financial operations and reporting.
- Excellent knowledge of financial regulations and compliance requirements.
- Experience collaborating with senior leadership to drive organisational success.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication and leadership abilities
Job Offer
An estimated salary range of £65,700 to £76,00 per annum. Fixed-term contract offering stability and a chance to make a significant impact. Opportunities to work with a purpose-driven organisation in the not-for-profit sector. Collaborative and supportive workplace culture. Potential for hybrid working arrangements to enhance work-life balance.