Interim Head of finance

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the finance function, ensuring the delivery of accurate and timely financial information.
• Provide strategic financial advice and support to the Executive Team and Board.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and cash flow management.
• Ensure robust financial controls, governance, and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Lead the preparation of statutory accounts and manage external audit relationships.
• Drive continuous improvement across finance processes and reporting.
• Support organisational transformation and change initiatives where required.
• Manage and develop a small finance team, providing leadership and mentoring.

About You

• We are looking for a qualified accountant (CA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with:
• Significant experience operating at Head of Finance, Finance Director, or equivalent senior level.
• A track record of leadership within the not-for-profit, public sector, housing, charity, or wider third sector environment.
• Strong financial management, reporting, and governance expertise.
• Experience leading teams through periods of change and transformation.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at executive and board level.
• The ability to hit the ground running and deliver impact from day one.

What's on Offer?

• An opportunity to join a values-driven organisation making a meaningful difference to the communities it serves.
• A varied and impactful leadership role with significant exposure to senior stakeholders.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Competitive remuneration package.