Head of Finance in Oxford

Interim Head of Finance Charity
Salary/Rate: £55-£60k p.a. /Day rateconsidered
Location: Oxford (Hybrid)
Full Time but part-time (4 days) considered
Potential for permanent appointment

Weare seeking an experienced Head of Finance to join as akey member of the Senior Management Team, providing leadership, assurance, and continuity to an established finance function ensuring it continues to support impactful charitable work.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a hands-on role and is keen to play a strategic and developmental role within a collaborative leadership team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Finalise the statutory accounts

• Deliver quarterly management accounts, financial KPIs and cashflow forecasts

• Ensure full compliance with charity finance regulations (SORP, Gift Aid, VAT, HMRC, Charity Commission)

• Lead and support a small and capable finance team

• Collaborate with the CEO and SMT on budgeting, planning, and governance

• Oversee payroll, fund accounting, and financial systems development

About You:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

• Experience in the charity sector is ideal, but we welcome applicants with a solid grounding in financial reporting and accounting standards from other backgrounds

• Proven experience in preparing management and statutory accounts

• Capable and compassionate people manager with excellent attention to detail

Whilst initially being recruited on an interim basis, there is a potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

Please apply ASAP for immediate consideration.