Interim Head of Finance & Finance Transformation

Interim Head of Finance & Finance Transformation 12-month FTC (Maternity Cover) | c.£65,000 | Remote Working (UK) | SLT Level

Are you a qualified finance leader who thrives on improving systems, accelerating pace and delivering meaningful change?

We are partnering with a well-known national charity at a pivotal point in its transformation journey. This is not a steady-state maternity cover. It is an opportunity to bring fresh thinking, modernise finance operations and implement a new finance system during a period of organisational change.

Reporting to the Director of Finance and sitting on the Senior Leadership Team, this role combines operational leadership with hands-on transformation delivery.

The organisation has recently undergone structural change and is now looking to:

• Modernise and streamline its finance function
• Improve the speed and quality of management reporting
• Reduce transactional activity and increase value-add insight
• Procure and implement a new finance system
• Create a culture of pace, clarity and confident decision-making

You will be empowered to challenge constructively, drive quick wins and shape the future finance operating model.

• Develop and lead the finance transformation roadmap
• Build the investment case for a new finance system
• Lead procurement and implementation in partnership with Technology
• Redesign processes to improve efficiency, controls and reporting insight
• Embed automation, simplification and stronger governance
• Position Finance as a strategic enabler across the organisation

• Lead monthly and quarterly management reporting and forecasting
• Oversee budget setting and financial planning
• Strengthen financial controls and regulatory compliance
• Lead the annual audit process
• Present financial insight to Executive team, Audit Committee and Board
• Provide scenario modelling and commercial analysis to support strategic decisions

You will lead a small, capable finance team (5 in total), directly managing:

• Financial Controller
• Two Business Partners

This is a role for someone who leads through empowerment, builds capability and creates clarity and pace.

We are looking for:

• A professionally qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
• Senior-level finance leadership experience
• A strong track record delivering finance transformation and ERP/system implementation
• Deep understanding of core finance processes and controls
• Confidence operating at Executive and Board level
• Strong digital fluency and data literacy
• A collaborative but courageous leadership style

You will be someone who:

• Brings fresh perspective and challenges the status quo
• Thrives in change and ambiguity
• Drives improvement without unnecessary bureaucracy
• Moves work forward decisively

Charity sector experience is welcome but not essential.

• c.£65,000 per annum
• 12-month fixed term contract (maternity cover)
• Remote working (UK-based) with occasional travel for key meetings
• Flexible working considered

Please note that we will be submitting candidates as they apply and that the advert may close early.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior leadership role and leave a lasting impact on a respected national organisation.

For a confidential discussion, please get in touch.