Interim Finance Director
Immediate start, 7-month fixed term contract
£80,000–£90,000 + benefits
London/hybrid
A pivotal finance leadership role with purpose!
We’re partnering with a highly respected UK charity to appoint an Interim Finance Director on a 7-month fixed term contract. This is a full-time, London based hybrid role, starting immediately, during an important period of organisational transition.
This is a hands-on leadership role where financial resilience, governance and positive change
genuinely matter. The organisation provides supported housing and support to vulnerable and disabled veterans, helping those who have served their country to live with independence, dignity and wellbeing.
The opportunity
Reporting to the CEO and working closely with the Executive Team, Board and Finance, HR, Audit & Risk Committee, you’ll lead a broad finance transformation and improvement agenda.
Key priorities include:
- Leading and strengthening the finance function
- Completing and embedding outstanding external audit actions
- Developing a robust five-year financial strategy and leading the 2027/28 budget
- Creating a credible pathway from current deficit positions towards sustainable operating surplus
- Refreshing the Finance Manual and financial policies, controls and procedures
- Leading internal audit and assurance
- Improving management accounts, forecasting, KPIs and Board reporting
- Providing executive oversight of finance and IT systems, including Pyramid implementation
- Advising the CEO, Board and Committee with clear, decision-focused financial insight
- Building a confident, collaborative and high-performing finance team
What we’re looking for
You’ll be a fully qualified accountant
with significant senior financial leadership experience, including working with Boards and Audit/Risk Committees.
You’ll bring strong experience across financial strategy, budgeting, controls, audit, governance, forecasting and organisational change
, with the ability to turn complex financial information into clear, actionable advice.
Why this role?
This is a genuine delivery-focused interim assignment. In seven months, you’ll have the opportunity to strengthen the finance function, improve governance and reporting, shape the five-year financial strategy and establish a credible route towards sustainable financial performance.
If you’re a strategic, hands-on finance leader available immediately and ready to make an impact, please apply online today I would love to hear from you!
