Head of Finance

Are you an experienced charity finance leader looking for your next interim challenge?

I’m pleased to be exclusively partnering with an internationally recognised not-for-profit organisation to recruit an Interim Head of Finance on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you'll lead the finance function through an important period of change, ensuring robust financial management, statutory compliance and high-quality reporting across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

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• Lead the finance function and manage the UK finance team.
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• Produce consolidated management and statutory accounts.
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• Lead budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning.
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• Oversee restricted fund accounting, grant reporting and cost recovery.
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• Ensure compliance with UK charity accounting standards and statutory requirements.
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• Manage cash flow, financial controls, audit processes and financial risk.
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• Support senior leadership with strategic financial insight and decision-making.
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• Provide financial oversight across multiple international programme offices.
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You'll be a qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with proven experience within the charity or not-for-profit sector.

You'll also bring:

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• Strong knowledge of UK charity accounting and relevant legislation
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• Experience of managing a team – both locally based and those working remotely
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• Experience in financial management of restricted funding, donor-funded projects and cost recovery models.
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• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
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This role is based in their central Cambridge office – with the option of working on a hybrid basis if preferred. Due to their central location, there is no parking on site, but easily accessible by public transport or park and ride.

Interested? Apply today or get in touch to explore things further.