Interim Finance Director

Interim Finance Director

Posted 5 days ago by 1748047227

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Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Bristol
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Summary: The Interim Head of Finance role in Bristol involves overseeing financial management for a charity during a transitional period of 3–6 months. The position requires collaboration with the CEO and the outgoing CFO, focusing on financial reporting, compliance, and grant management. The role offers flexibility with a full-time or part-time commitment and is aimed at qualified accountants with experience in the charity sector. Immediate availability is essential for candidates interested in this interim position.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare the annual accounts and financial statements in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Work with the charity’s auditors to ensure the successful completion of the annual audit process.
  • Provide monthly and quarterly financial reporting, including budget setting, forecasts, and projections.
  • Present financial reports to the Board of Trustees and Boards, providing insight and recommendations.
  • Ensure accurate recording of grant agreements, claims processing, and reconciliation of funds.
  • Oversee end-of-year financial reconciliation and reporting for all funding programmes.
  • Provide financial input and support for the management of restricted funds.

Key Skills:

  • Qualified accountant with extensive experience in financial management within the charity/non-profit sector.
  • Strong experience in preparing accounts, managing audits, and financial reporting.
  • Experience with grant management, including financial administration and reporting.
  • Strong financial analysis and reporting skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Bristol

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

Interim Head of Finance-Bristol- Charity Sector

3–6 months to cover the permanent recruitment process
Reporting to CEO & replacing the outgoing/ retiring CFO
CFO still in business & available for a handover over the next 4–6 weeks
Full-time interim finance contract role-option to work part-time
1 stage Teams interview process (to start asap)
Central Bristol office-flexible/ hybrid working is available
Permanent salary is roughly £50,000-£55,000, so it will be day rate equivalent.

Job responsibilities:

  • Prepare the annual accounts and financial statements in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Work with the charity’s auditors to ensure the successful completion of the annual audit process.
  • Provide monthly and quarterly financial reporting, including budget setting, forecasts, and projections to ensure the Trust’s financial health is consistently monitored, including projects
  • Present financial reports to the Board of Trustees and Boards, providing insight and recommendations on financial strategies and growth opportunities.
  • Ensure accurate recording of grant agreements, claims processing, and reconciliation of funds in line with grant terms.
  • Oversee end-of-year financial reconciliation and reporting for all funding programmes, ensuring compliance with donor requirements and financial policies.
  • Provide financial input and support for the management of restricted funds, ensuring all are appropriately allocated and tracked.

What are we looking for:

We are looking to speak with qualified accountants who have extensive experience with financial management within the charity / non-profit sector and are available immediately.
Strong experience in preparing accounts, managing audits, and financial reporting.
Experience with grant management, including financial administration, claims processing, and reporting in relation to large-scale funding programmes.
Strong financial analysis and reporting skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide clear insights to the Board and other stakeholders.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and advise both internal teams and external partners on financial matters.
Strong organisational skills, with an ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Please reach out to Charles Maidment from the Hays senior finance team in Bristol to review the job spec, your CV & process/ next steps.

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