Finance & Transformation Lead

Salary: £63,000–£68,000Location: Hybrid (London – approximately one day per week in the office)Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract

A well-established international charity is seeking an experienced Interim Finance & Transformation Lead to oversee financial control, statutory reporting and finance transformation during an exciting period of organisational change.

This is a senior leadership role combining hands-on financial accounting with the opportunity to drive process improvements, strengthen controls and lead a programme of finance transformation.

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• Lead statutory accounts preparation, external audit and month-end/year-end reporting.
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• Maintain a robust financial control environment, ensuring compliance and strong governance.
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• Oversee balance sheet management, treasury, tax, fund accounting and reconciliations.
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• Lead, develop and support the financial accounting team.
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• Deliver finance transformation projects, including improvements to systems, processes and reporting.
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• Provide financial insight and technical advice to senior stakeholders.
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• Support strategic decision-making and continuous improvement across the finance function.
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You'll be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with:

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• Significant post-qualified experience in financial accounting and financial control.
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• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP and charity accounting (SORP desirable).
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• Experience managing and developing finance teams.
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• A proven track record of leading finance transformation or process improvement projects.
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• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
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• The ability to balance strategic thinking with operational delivery.
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Experience within the charity or not-for-profit sector is essential. Ideally within an international charity.

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• Competitive salary.
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• Hybrid and flexible working.
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• The opportunity to lead meaningful finance transformation within a values-led organisation.
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• A collaborative and supportive working environment.
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• An opportunity to make a tangible impact during a critical period of change.
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