Interim Finance Lead
4-month assignment (December 2025 March 2026)
North London / Hybrid (12 days per week on site)
Approx. 34 days per week
A North London charity supporting young people with learning differences is seeking an Interim Finance Lead to provide stability and strategic support during a period of transition. With a £2.3m turnover, the organisation delivers horticulture, retail and life-skills training to help young people move into employment and independent living.
The interim will provide continuity across finance and operations while supporting several strategic priorities.
Key responsibilities
Maintain oversight of finance, budgeting, reporting, audit preparation, cash-flow and financial controls.
Support governance, HR, property and IT, working with a small internal team and external advisers.
Manage early-stage merger or partnership discussions, coordinating due-diligence, preparing analysis, and briefing the CEO and trustees.
Support wider organisational change, including income diversification, funding negotiations and the next phase of internal restructuring.
Ensure change plans are well-scoped, costed and tracked, providing additional senior capacity to the CEO.
Candidate profile
We are seeking a pragmatic, values-led senior leader with:
Strong financial and operational management experience (qualified accountant or equivalent preferred).
Experience of organisational change, integration or merger processes in the charity, education or public sector.
Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on in a small, fast-moving environment.
Excellent judgement, diplomacy and communication skills.
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