Are you an experienced Finance Manager with strong charity sector experience? Do you have the ability to manage both operational finance and month-end reporting within a busy environment? Are you comfortable stepping into a broad role and providing stability during a recruitment gap?
A charity is seeking an Interim Part-Time Finance Manager to join on an initial 3-month contract. This role will provide essential support while the organisation continues its permanent recruitment process and will involve taking over a broad finance remit covering both transactional and management accounting responsibilities.
The role is offered on a part-time basis, ideally 3–4 days per week.
Key responsibilities will include:
1. Managing day-to-day finance operations, ensuring smooth running of transactional finance activities
2. Producing monthly management accounts, including commentary and variance analysis
3. Supporting year-end activities and liaising with auditors as required
4. Posting journals, accruals and other month-end adjustments
5. Overseeing multiple income streams including contracts, fundraising and membership income
6. Supporting Gift Aid processes and wider financial administration
7. Providing continuity and support across the finance function during a busy period
The successful candidate will have:
8. Essential: Previous charity sector experience
9. Strong experience producing management accounts and supporting year-end processes
10. Experience operating in a hands-on Finance Manager role with responsibility for transactional finance
11. The ability to work independently and quickly integrate into a small finance team
12. Strong communication skills and a collaborative working style
13. Experience using finance systems such as Business Central would be advantageous, but not essential
14. Practical experience is valued more highly than formal qualifications
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced charity finance professional seeking a varied and hands-on interim role within a supportive organisation.