Interim Finance Director, PROSPECTUS
Posted 2 weeks ago by Guardian Jobs
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
London, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Interim Finance Director role is a part-time position (3 days per week) for an experienced finance professional to support an environmental charity during a transitional period. The role involves managing financial aspects of key projects, including a corporate partnership and budgeting processes, while providing leadership to the finance team. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with significant experience in senior finance roles and a strong understanding of charity finance. This position is hybrid and offers a contract of up to 6 months.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the final months of a high-value corporate partnership.
- Oversee financial aspects of the strategy review and budgeting process for 2025/26.
- Lead financial input into the commercialisation of a new social enterprise product.
- Provide leadership and continuity for the finance team.
Key Skills:
- Qualified accountant with significant experience at Finance Director or senior leadership level.
- Expertise in strategic financial planning and forecasting.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and make recommendations at senior level.
- Collaborative and hands-on approach to provide strategic insight and operational support.
- Familiarity with charity finance, including SORP and managing restricted/unrestricted funds.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Interim Finance Director Part-time (3 days per week) c.£85,000 pro rata Hybrid – London Up to 6-month contract
Our client is an award-winning environmental charity that takes a fresh look at the challenges faced by businesses, homes and communities, and comes up with ideas to make sustainability second nature. They create campaigns that make it easier and more possible for all of us to make choices that are good for the environment.
We are now looking for an experienced Interim Finance Director to join their team on a part-time basis (3 days per week) for up to a 6-month period. This role will play a critical part in helping the organisation navigate a transitional period, with several time-sensitive priorities underway. These include managing the final months of a high-value corporate partnership, overseeing financial aspects of the strategy review and 2025/26 budgeting process, and leading financial input into the commercialisation of a new social enterprise product. You’ll also provide leadership and continuity for a capable finance team.
We’re looking for someone who is:
- A qualified accountant with significant experience at Finance Director or senior leadership level
- Comfortable leading on strategic financial planning and forecasting in a fast-paced, values-led environment
- Skilled at managing multiple priorities and confident making recommendations at senior level
- Collaborative and hands-on – someone who can provide both strategic insight and operational support
- Familiar with charity finance, including SORP and managing restricted/unrestricted funds
To apply, please click 'Apply on website' to view the role on the Prospectus website. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early interest is encouraged. Interviews with the organisation will take place on 9th July.