Interim Head of Finance

Interim Head of Finance – Non for profit

East Sussex

Fixed term contract

£50,000-£55,000 per annum DOE

ASAP start

Are you an experienced finance leader looking for an opportunity where you can make a lasting impact?

I’m working exclusively with a well-established charity seeking a Head of Finance to lead its finance function during an exciting period of organisational change and transformation.

Reporting into the SLT and Board, you’ll take ownership of the day-to-day finance function, leading a small team while ensuring robust financial controls, accurate reporting and strong financial governance. Alongside overseeing the monthly and annual finance cycle, you’ll play a key role in supporting strategic projects, improving processes, and helping shape the future finance function.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the finance function and managing a small finance team
• Producing monthly management accounts, budgets, and forecasts
• Preparing statutory accounts and supporting the annual audit
• Ensuring strong financial controls and compliance
• Supporting cash flow management and long-term financial planning
• Partnering with senior stakeholders to provide commercial and strategic financial insight
• Contributing to finance transformation and continuous process improvement

We’re looking for someone who has:

• A recognised accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Previous experience leading a finance function within the charity or not-for-profit sector
• Strong management accounting, financial reporting and budgeting experience
• Excellent stakeholder management and business partnering skills
• A hands-on approach with the ability to balance strategic thinking with operational delivery
• Experience leading or supporting organisational change would be advantageous

This is an excellent opportunity to join a values-driven organisation where you’ll play a key role in supporting its long-term sustainability while contributing to an exciting period of transformation.

Don’t miss the chance to be part of this exciting opportunity – apply today.

Please quote 52458 when calling Jenny-Marie at Alexander Lloyd. This is only one of many vacancies we are handling. Alexander Lloyd is the leading recruiter across a range of roles within the Finance and Accountancy space. From part to fully qualified accountants within Financial Reporting, Management Accounts, FP&A, Commercial Finance up to Director level throughout Surrey, Sussex, London & Kent.

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