Interim Financial Controller Temporary

Position: Interim Financial Controller (Contract, Temporary)
Interim Financial Controller | Very Hybrid/Quasi Remote | North Manchester Offices |3-6 month FTC
An SME charity is seeking an experienced Interim Financial Controller to support the organisation during a key period of financial oversight, reporting and planning.
This is a hands-on senior finance role, ideal for an interim who can quickly take ownership of financial control, statutory reporting and team leadership within a charity environment.

The Role
Reporting to the senior leadership team, you will have full responsibility for the finance function across both the charity and its trading subsidiary.

Key responsibilities include:

* Production of monthly management accounts and Statutory Annual Accounts in line with Charity SORP (FRS
102) and trading entity requirements

* Leading the year-end process and liaising with external auditors

* Preparation of annual budgets and forecasts, including scenario planning around membership levels and staffing

* Working closely with budget holders to support forecasting and budget setting

* Full responsibility for cashflow management across charity and trading bank accounts

* Management of service level agreements relating to debt management and accounts payable

* Submission of HMRC VAT returns and related sector-specific returns

* Leadership, development and motivation of a finance team of three, including appraisals and personal development plans

* Ensuring accurate and timely processing of creditor and debtor invoices

* Maintenance of the Fixed Asset Register
About You
You will be a confident interim who is comfortable operating in a small-to-medium charity environment.
You will bring:

* Full accountancy qualification (CCAB or equivalent)

* Strong experience within the charity or not-for-profit sector

* In-depth knowledge of Charity SORP (FRS
102)

* Proven experience producing statutory accounts and managing audits

* Solid VAT experience

* Strong people management and team leadership skills

* A hands-on, pragmatic approach with the ability to deliver to deadlines

* Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with non-finance stakeholders