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.
The Opportunity
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.
Key Responsibilities Finance Transformation
- 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
Operational & Strategic Finance Leadership
- 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
The Team
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.
About You
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.
Package
- 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.