Interim Head of Finance

Summary: The Interim Finance Manager role in Edinburgh involves supporting the Director of Finance & Corporate Resources within a charitable organization. The position requires overseeing financial operations, managing budgeting cycles, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will act as an internal business partner and lead month-end processes while maintaining stakeholder relationships. This role offers flexible working options and a competitive daily rate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as an internal business partner, providing financial planning and performance support.
• Lead month-end processes, including reviewing and posting journals, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Produce monthly management accounts, including P&L, cashflow, and balance sheet reports.
• Manage budgeting and reforecasting cycles.
• Handle day-to-day financial operations, including payroll, gift aid, and charity VAT.
• Manage external relationships with auditors, banks, pension providers, and payroll partners.
• Maintain stakeholder relationships for efficient invoice processing and payment resolution.
• Administer the organisation's risk register.
• Manage internal assurance and governance processes, including internal audit and compliance testing.
• Ensure compliance with contracts and regulatory requirements (data protection, health and safety, fundraising regulations).

Key Skills:

• Proven Experience: Demonstrated experience in finance and compliance.
• Financial Qualifications: Relevant qualifications or working towards them.
• Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyse financial data.
• Communication Skills: Effective communication with teams and stakeholders.
• Enthusiasm: Proactive attitude and willingness to learn.

Salary (Rate): £300 Daily

City: Edinburgh

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other