Interim Head of Finance

Interim Head of Finance??Location: Lancaster ??Contract: Interim - minimum 3 months �?Sector: Charity / Not-for-ProfitOur 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.
• Experience supporting system implementation projects is highly desirable.

What you'll get in return Min 3 months interim role£26.43- £35.24 per hour DOE25 days annual leave plus banks Option of hybrid working, ideally office based in LancasterImmediate startMin of 3.5 days per weekWhat you need to do nowIf 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.

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