Interim Head of Finance & Finance Transformation

Interim Head of Finance & Finance Transformation 12–month FTC (Maternity Cover) c.GBP
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.

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.

• 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

• 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

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.

• 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.

• c.GBP
  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.