At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead finance during a transition, improve systems, and support decision-making.
- Company: Values-driven charity focused on making a meaningful impact.
- Benefits: Flexible working, hybrid arrangements, free parking, and a supportive team culture.
- Other info: Initial 3-month contract with potential for extension and excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in a respected organisation while enjoying autonomy and flexibility.
- Qualifications: Experience in finance leadership, Xero knowledge, and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
This is an opportunity to join a passionate, values-driven organisation to provide essential finance leadership during a period of transition, helping to maintain financial stability while supporting ongoing improvements to systems, processes and reporting. As a result, they are looking for an experienced and practical finance professional who can quickly become a trusted advisor and provide a safe pair of hands during this period. This role would particularly suit someone who enjoys working in purpose-led organisations, values flexibility and autonomy, and takes satisfaction from helping organisations through periods of change.
Why Work Here?
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a respected charity
- Initial 3-month contract with potential for extension
- Flexible and supportive working environment
- Hybrid working arrangements
- Free on-site parking
- Collaborative and friendly team culture
- Varied and hands-on role with real influence
- Opportunity to support and improve finance systems and processes
Job
The role of Interim Finance Manager will give you the opportunity to:
- Provide day-to-day leadership of the finance function during a transition period
- Support the organisation through its current audit process
- Ensure the effective operation and development of the Xero finance system
- Produce management accounts and financial reporting for senior leadership and trustees
- Monitor budgets, cash flow and financial performance
- Support restricted fund accounting and grant reporting requirements
- Review and improve finance processes, controls and reporting structures
- Oversee payroll-related processes and associated reconciliations
- Manage invoice processing and address any outstanding finance backlogs
- Support the preparation of board-level financial information
- Assist with handover planning and documentation to support longer-term finance continuity
- Work closely with senior leaders to provide financial insight and support decision-making
You
As Interim Finance Manager, you will ideally possess the following:
- Strong experience in a finance leadership, finance manager or senior finance role
- Excellent working knowledge of Xero, including implementation, optimisation or troubleshooting experience
- Experience within charities, not-for-profit organisations or organisations with multiple funding streams
- Understanding of restricted funding, grant reporting and charity accounting requirements
- Experience producing management accounts, forecasts and financial reports
- Ability to work independently and confidently in changing environments
- Strong attention to detail and a practical problem-solving approach
- Comfortable improving processes and implementing best practice
- Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships across a small organisation
- Adaptable, approachable and collaborative working style
- Ability to quickly get up to speed and deliver value from day one
Candidates may be qualified, part-qualified or qualified by experience. The organisation is focused on finding the right individual with the experience, attitude and values to support them through this important period.
Interim Finance Manager employer: Three Bridges Recruitment LTD
Joining this esteemed professional services organisation in Edinburgh as an Accounts Payable Assistant offers you the chance to thrive in a supportive and collaborative finance team. With a commitment to employee growth, ongoing learning opportunities, and a modern office environment, you'll find a rewarding career path in a stable and respected business that values high-quality service and attention to detail.
Contact Details:
Three Bridges Recruitment LTD Recruitment Team
