Interim Finance Manager

Make a real impact. Strengthen financial leadership. Support a mission that changes lives.

MacKenzie King are partnering with a charity to recruit an Interim Finance Manager for an initial term of 2 months.

Working closely with the Director of Finance you will bring expertise across budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and financial analysis.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled finance professional who thrives on responsibility, enjoys improving systems, and wants their work to have purpose and impact.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management and Reporting

• Lead the production of monthly management accounts, forecasts, and variance analysis
• Oversee the annual budgeting process and support budget holders across the charity
• Ensure accurate, timely preparation of statutory accounts in line with Charity SORP (FRS 102)
• Manage the annual audit and liaise with external auditors
• Maintain strong financial controls, policies, and procedures

Budgeting and Planning

• Monitor performance against budget, highlighting risks and opportunities
• Develop financial models to support long-term planning and scenario analysis

Governance and Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Charity SORP, VAT and tax requirements, and other regulatory obligations
• Provide high-quality insight and reporting to the Finance & Audit Sub-Committee and Board of Trustees
• Stay up to date with changes in accounting standards and charity finance regulation

Systems and Processes

• Oversee payroll checks, pensions, and expenses
• Manage finance systems (e.g., Xero) and drive process improvements
• Support new organisational initiatives by setting up appropriate financial processes
• Ensure timely submission of VAT, Gift Aid, and statutory returns

Essential Experience and Qualifications

To be considered for this role, you must have:

• Full professional accountancy qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Significant charity finance experience, including knowledge of Charity SORP (FRS 102)
• Strong Xero experience, including reporting, system management, and process improvement
• Experience working directly with auditors, managing audit processes and preparing statutory accounts