Interim Head of Finance
2 months ago
Lancaster
Interim Head of Finance - Lancaster Interim Head of Finance📍 Location: Lancaster 📅 Contract: Interim – minimum 3 months 🏢 Sector: Charity / Not-for-Profit Our client, a respected charitable organisation based in Lancaster, is seeking an experienced Interim Head of Finance to support a period of transition. This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for a seasoned finance professional who thrives in dynamic environments and can provide both strategic oversight and operational excellence. Key Responsibilities: • Financial Leadership: Lead financial management and control across the charity and its two trading subsidiaries, ensuring strong governance and compliance., • Strategic & Operational Planning: Develop and oversee budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans for both commercial and non-commercial entities., • Cashflow Management: Ensure effective cashflow monitoring and forecasting to maintain financial health., • Reporting & Analysis: Deliver accurate monthly management accounts, insightful narrative reporting, and key financial analyses., • Internal Controls: Strengthen financial control systems and ensure compliance, • Statutory Accounts: Prepare and finalise statutory accounts for the Group in line with regulatory standards., • Governance Support: Present financial updates to the Trustee Board and governance committees, including Audit and Finance., • Tax & VAT: Liaise with external advisers on corporation tax and manage VAT returns for all entities., • Team Leadership: Manage and motivate a small finance team, fostering a high-performance culture., • Payroll & Pensions: Oversee payroll and pension processes, ensuring accuracy and legislative compliance., • Company Secretarial Duties: Ensure timely and accurate reporting to Companies House and the Charity Commission.Candidate Profile:, • Proven experience in a senior finance role, • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or QBE with strong technical and strategic capabilities., • Skilled in financial systems and process improvement., • Strong leadership and team management experience., • Excellent communicator with the ability to influence at all levels., • Comfortable working closely with the CEO and senior leadership team. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 4716321