Make a real impact. Strengthen financial leadership. Support a mission that changes lives.
MacKenzie King are partnering with a charity to recruit an Interim Finance Manager for an initial term of 2 months. Working closely with the Director of Finance you will bring expertise across budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and financial analysis.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled finance professional who thrives on responsibility, enjoys improving systems, and wants their work to have purpose and impact.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Management and Reporting
Lead the production of monthly management accounts, forecasts, and variance analysis
Oversee the annual budgeting process and support budget holders across the charity
Ensure accurate, timely preparation of statutory accounts in line with Charity SORP (FRS 102)
Manage the annual audit and liaise with external auditors
Maintain strong financial controls, policies, and procedures
Budgeting and Planning
Monitor performance against budget, highlighting risks and opportunities
Develop financial models to support long-term planning and scenario analysis
Governance and Compliance
Ensure compliance with Charity SORP, VAT and tax requirements, and other regulatory obligations
Provide high-quality insight and reporting to the Finance & Audit Sub-Committee and Board of Trustees
Stay up to date with changes in accounting standards and charity finance regulation
Systems and Processes
Oversee payroll checks, pensions, and expenses
Manage finance systems (e.g., Xero) and drive process improvements
Support new organisational initiatives by setting up appropriate financial processes
Ensure timely submission of VAT, Gift Aid, and statutory returns
Essential Experience and Qualifications
To be considered for this role, you must have:
Full professional accountancy qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
Significant charity finance experience, including knowledge of Charity SORP (FRS 102)
Strong Xero experience, including reporting, system management, and process improvement
Experience working directly with auditors, managing audit processes and preparing statutory accounts