Summary: The Interim Head of Finance role at a well-known charity in south Leeds involves leading the finance team on a temporary to permanent basis. The position requires a candidate with experience in charitable organizations and a strong understanding of financial management. Responsibilities include producing management accounts, business partnering with budget holders, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. The role offers a flexible working environment and the opportunity to make a positive impact in the community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and motivate the finance function, embedding a positive culture throughout.
• Support the organization with a Sage implementation.
• Produce the monthly management accounts including variance analysis and commentary for the Board.
• Effectively business partner with key budget holders, holding them accountable for budgets and forecasts for their departmental areas.
• Own the P&L and balance sheet.
• Review current month-end processes and procedures and implement necessary improvements.
• Conduct financial modeling around potential scenarios.
• Ensure adherence to financial regulations.
• Perform cash flow forecasting.
• Produce statutory accounts.
• Conduct business performance analysis.

Key Skills:

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification.
• Experience working within a charitable environment is ideal, but a passion for the sector is also valued.
• Hands-on accounting experience while leading a team.
• Familiarity with Sage is beneficial but not essential.

Salary (Rate): 65000

City: Leeds

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Other