Interim Director of Finance

Job title:

Interim Director of Finance

Hours: 21 hours a week

Pattern of work: Hybrid 1 day a week office based

Contract type: Fixed term contract - 4 6 months

Are you an experienced interim finance leader is sought for a part-time Interim Director of Finance role?

This exciting arts charity is offering the opportunity to steer an organisation through an important transition period while shaping its financial foundations for future growth.

This client is a well-established, values-led organisation operating at the intersection of the creative, cultural and commercial sectors.

Working closely with the Chief Executive and Senior Management Team, this role blends high-level strategic finance leadership with hands‑on oversight.

Supported by an experienced bookkeeper, the Interim Director of Finance will focus on governance, reporting, risk management and business planning during a crucial phase of development.

This Interim Director of Finance position will appeal to someone who enjoys adding value quickly, working collaboratively at board level, and leaving organisations stronger than they found them.

Key areas of focus will include:

• Leading the preparation and presentation of management accounts and board papers
• Overseeing statutory accounts, audit processes and transitions to new external providers
• Providing commercial insight to support budgeting, forecasting and growth planning
• Ensuring strong compliance across finance, tax, VAT and data protection
• Supporting senior leaders with financial modelling, scenario planning and risk assessment
• Line managing a bookkeeper and contributing as an active member of the SMT

To succeed in this role, candidates will bring senior‑level finance experience, professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA), and confidence working with boards and executive teams. A background in small organisations, charities or creative‑sector environments will be particularly well suited.

This is an ideal opportunity for a strategic thinker who is comfortable operating both at pace and at depth, and who values collaboration, clarity and continuous improvement.

If you are an accomplished Interim Director of Finance looking for a part‑time role with purpose, challenge and influence, please send your CV to

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.