I am delighted to be supporting an amazing charitable housing and support organisation
to appoint an Interim Finance Manager
on a 6-month fixed-term basis. This is an immediate start, Brighton/Hove based hybrid role (2 days in office and 3 remote).
Reporting to the Chief Executive and working closely with the senior leadership team and Board, the role will provide strategic and operational financial management during a defined interim period.
Key responsibilities
- Lead budgeting, re-forecasting, and multi-year financial planning.
- Produce accurate management accounts, forecasts, and financial reports.
- Ensure effective cashflow, treasury management, and financial controls.
- Oversee income collection processes, including rents and service charges, working with operational teams to reduce arrears.
- Provide financial performance analysis and manage key assumptions.
- Manage audits, external advisors, banking relationships, investments, taxation, reserves, and insurance.
- Support Board and Finance Sub-Committee reporting and advise on financial risk and compliance.
- Line manage finance staff and work closely with operational colleagues on capital and property-related expenditure.
The candidate
- Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or CPFA).
- Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, and management accounting.
- Comfortable working with Boards or Trustees and non-financial stakeholders.
- Hands-on and adaptable, with experience in interim or fast-paced environments.
Charity, housing, or not-for-profit experience is desirable.
Additional Information
- Hybrid working, with some on-site presence required.
- Occasional evening meetings for Board or Committee attendance.
If you have the above skills and experience and are immediately available, please apply online today, I would love to have a conversation with you!
