Interim Finance Director ( Charity)

Temporary Contract Opportunity in Reading for a Not-for-Profit Organisation

We are seeking a qualified Accountant with charity experience for a part-time, temporary role based in Reading. The position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a well-regarded not-for-profit organization.

About Our Client

Our client is a respected not-for-profit organization in Reading, committed to serving the local community with a small, collaborative team.

Job Description

This is a part-time, office-based role, working three days per week. Key responsibilities include:

1. Management of Staff and Functions

• Manage two staff members
• Oversee Finance, Marketing, and Health & Safety functions
• Contribute to strategic development, business planning, and budgeting
• Collaborate with Governance Trustee to ensure compliance with legislation
• Maintain Risk Register in partnership with Governance Trustee

1. Financial Control

• Oversee finance operations and governance
• Implement and monitor financial controls, reporting on risks and controls to the Committee
• Produce quarterly income reports and annual reports and accounts
• Manage endowment income checks and grant compliance

1. Fund Development and Strategic Planning

• Work with the CEO on income development and budgeting
• Coordinate community funding opportunities
• Produce monthly dashboards for the CEO
• Ensure GDPR compliance
• Update strategic plans and provide quarterly updates to the board
• Oversee monthly payroll and legislative changes affecting finance
• Lead quarterly committee meetings and oversee grant financial assessments

The Successful Candidate

Candidates should have:

• Degree qualification
• Full accounting qualification (ACA, CIMA, ACCA)
• Experience in the not-for-profit sector
• Proven leadership as a Finance Controller, Head of Finance, or Finance Director
• Hands-on approach to finance management
• Residency in or near Reading, Berkshire (role requires 3 days in the office)
• Parking availability
• Right to work in the UK

What’s on Offer

• Pro-rata salary of £60,000
• Part-time role, 3 days per week
• Office-based minimum 2 days/week, 1 day remote
• Parking provided
• Initial 3-month contract with potential extension to 6 months
• Possible temp-to-perm opportunity

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