Interim Finance Manager
Contract: 6–9 month Fixed-Term Contract - Immediate start
Salary: £45,000 per annum
Location: Hybrid working, Brighton and Hove
We are supporting a charitable housing and support organisation to appoint an immediately available Interim Finance Manager on a 6–9 month fixed-term basis.
Reporting to the Chief Executive and working closely with the senior leadership team and Board, the role will provide strategic and operational financial management during a defined interim period.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead budgeting, re-forecasting, and multi-year financial planning.
* Produce accurate management accounts, forecasts, and financial reports.
* Ensure effective cashflow, treasury management, and financial controls.
* Oversee income collection processes, including rents and service charges, working with operational teams to reduce arrears.
* Provide financial performance analysis and manage key assumptions.
* Manage audits, external advisors, banking relationships, investments, taxation, reserves, and insurance.
* Support Board and Finance Sub-Committee reporting and advise on financial risk and compliance.
* Line manage finance staff and work closely with operational colleagues on capital and property-related expenditure.
The Candidate
* Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or CPFA).
* Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, and management accounting.
* Comfortable working with Boards or Trustees and non-financial stakeholders.
* Hands-on and adaptable, with experience in interim or fast-paced environments.
Charity, housing, or not-for-profit experience is desirable.
Additional Information
* Hybrid working, with some on-site presence required.
* Occasional evening meetings for Board or Committee attendance.
If you have the above skills and experience and are immediately available, please apply online today!