Interim Finance Manager

Interim Finance Manager position - 3 Days Per Week

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Finance Professional to provide financial leadership within a forward-thinking charity operating in the education sector. This is a hands-on role that combines strategic reporting with operational delivery. You will play a key role in ensuring financial sustainability, improving financial performance, and supporting informed decision-making across the organisation. This would be an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional to make a meaningful impact while contributing to the continued success of an organisation with a strong social purpose.

• Provide financial leadership and act as a trusted adviser to the Senior Leadership Team and Board of Trustees.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, financial modelling and performance reporting to support organisational strategy.
• Ensure timely delivery of key management information, reporting, forecasting processes and financial analysis to support effective decision-making.
• Ensure financial governance, statutory compliance, regulatory reporting and the preparation of statutory accounts.
• Maximise the effective use of technology to ensure efficiency and compliance.
• Oversee the daily activities of a small Finance Team while providing financial guidance and support across the wider organisation.
• Build effective relationships with external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies, auditors, HMRC and professional advisers.

• An Accounting Qualification is preferable but not a pre-requisite.
• Previous finance leadership experience, able to support other team members with their duties and responsibilities.
• Strong commercial, operational and strategic finance expertise with experience of financial planning, reporting and governance.
• Experience of working in a finance role within a not-for-profit/charity organisation preferred.
• Experience overseeing financial controls, forecasting, management information and finance processes.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information clearly to a wide range of stakeholders.
• A collaborative, hands-on leadership style with sound judgement, integrity and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of charity SORP and VAT would be advantageous.

If you are an experienced finance leader who is immediately available and able to commit to an interim contract for the next 3-6 months, we would love to hear from you.