Interim Financial Controller
Posted 1 week ago by HAYS
Negotiable
Inside
Hybrid
Plymouth, Devon, UK
Summary: The Interim Financial Controller role is a key leadership position within a charity organization in Plymouth, requiring an experienced finance professional to provide financial oversight during a transitional period. The position is offered on a 6-month contract with a hybrid working model, involving both on-site and remote work. The successful candidate will manage financial operations, ensure compliance, and support the finance team while providing insights to senior leadership. Immediate availability is preferred for this role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and oversee the day-to-day financial operations of the organisation
- Ensure accurate and timely monthly management accounts and reporting
- Manage budgeting, forecasting and cashflow planning
- Maintain strong financial controls and ensure compliance with charity regulations
- Support statutory accounts preparation and liaison with auditors
- Provide clear financial insight and advice to senior leadership and trustees
- Line manage and support the finance team
Key Skills:
- Proven experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance role
- Charity sector and/or local government experience is essential
- Strong technical accounting knowledge and hands-on approach
- Confident working in fast-paced or changing environments
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Available to start immediately or at short notice
Salary (Rate): £300 daily
City: Plymouth
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Other
Interim Financial Controller
Charity Organisation Plymouth Area (3 days on site per week - hybrid working available)
6-Month Contract ASAP Start
Rate: Up to £300 per day
Hays are supporting a well-established charity organisation in Plymouth that is seeking an experienced Interim Financial Controller to join the team on a 6-month contract, starting as soon as possible.
This is a key leadership role, providing financial oversight, stability and support during a period of transition. The organisation offers a hybrid working model, with a mix of on-site and remote working.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee the day-to-day financial operations of the organisation
- Ensure accurate and timely monthly management accounts and reporting
- Manage budgeting, forecasting and cashflow planning
- Maintain strong financial controls and ensure compliance with charity regulations
- Support statutory accounts preparation and liaison with auditors
- Provide clear financial insight and advice to senior leadership and trustees
- Line manage and support the finance team
About You
- Proven experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance role
- Charity sector and/or local government experience is essential
- Strong technical accounting knowledge and hands-on approach
- Confident working in fast-paced or changing environments
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Available to start immediately or at short notice
What's on Offer
- Interim contract of approximately 6 months
- Hybrid working arrangement
- Opportunity to support a values-driven organisation making a real community impact
- Competitive day rate or fixed-term salary (dependent on experience)
If you are an experienced finance professional with charity or local government background and are available at short notice, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now to be considered!