At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a finance team and provide strategic financial leadership for a global charity.
- Company: Values-led international charity with a passionate senior leadership team.
- Benefits: Part-time role with flexible hours and impactful work.
- Other info: Urgent opportunity with early applications encouraged.
- Why this job: Make a difference in the charity sector while utilising your finance expertise.
- Qualifications: Chartered accountant with charity sector experience and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Are you an experienced Charity Finance Director seeking a new part-time assignment? Are you familiar with working in small, hands-on finance functions? Interested in supporting a global charity with a passionate and driven senior leadership team?
If yes, read on!
Robertson Bell is partnering with a values-led international charity to recruit an Interim Part-Time Finance Director for a six-month assignment. Working two to three days per week, this role will lead a small, capable finance team, providing strategic financial leadership and ensuring robust reporting and compliance. The organisation is based in Central London, with infrequent travel to the office required.
Key responsibilities include:
- Finalising the year-end audit, including resolving outstanding audit queries and contributing to the Trustees' Annual Report.
- Oversight of the monthly reporting cycle, including review and completion of management accounts.
- Ownership of the mid-year forecasting process, and partnering across the organisation to maintain strong budgeting and financial planning.
- Providing assurance around risk and compliance, ensuring financial policies and procedures meet required standards.
- Leading and motivating the finance team, supporting structure and capacity planning in the short term.
The successful candidate will be:
- A chartered accountant with experience in the charity sector, ideally within an international context.
- Knowledgeable in charity accounting, including restricted funding and risk/compliance frameworks.
- Experienced in leading audits, managing finance teams, and working closely with SMTs and Boards.
- Comfortable balancing strategic oversight with hands-on delivery.
- Available at short notice.
This is an urgent opportunity — early applications are strongly encouraged.
