Summary: The role of Interim Finance Director involves leading the finance function of a charity on a part-time basis for an 18-month contract. The position requires providing financial oversight, managing grant funding, and ensuring compliance with statutory responsibilities while supporting a small team. The role is hybrid, based in London, and reports directly to the CEO. The ideal candidate will possess strong charity sector knowledge and experience in managing multi-currency grant funding.

Key Responsibilities:

• Taking ownership of the year-end process and leading on the statutory accounts and audit
• Keeping the rolling forecast accurate and up to date to support confident decision-making
• Overseeing grant management across international, multi-currency programmes
• Providing trusted financial leadership to the CEO and Board, with clear, assured reporting
• Leading a capable team with a collaborative and hands-on approach
• Contributing to scenario planning and shaping future financial strategy
• Playing a key role in the planned finance system upgrade later this year

Key Skills:

• Qualified accountant
• Strong charity sector knowledge, ideally in international development or similar
• Experience managing grant funding with multi-currency exposure
• Experience leading small finance functions in organisations with income of £5m - £15m
• Detail-oriented with the ability to maintain a wider perspective

Salary (Rate): £85,000

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Other