Interim Director of Finance & IT Location: London (hybrid working available) Duration: 9 months Working pattern: 4 days per week (open to 5 days) Start Date: As soon as possible A well-established, globally connected organisation is seeking an Interim Director of Finance & IT to provide leadership and stability during a critical period of digital transformation. This is a hands-on role that combines strategic oversight with operational delivery, reporting directly to the CEO and supporting both the finance function and IT operations. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in leading an agreed IT transformation programme, including migrating core infrastructure (file servers, CRM, and accounting systems) to the cloud, while ensuring the organisation’s day-to-day operations continue to run smoothly. Key Responsibilities: Provide strategic leadership and operational management of the finance function and IT infrastructure. Oversee the delivery of an IT transformation project, including cloud migration using Microsoft ecosystems (365, Dynamics, Azure). Manage financial reporting, risk registers, compliance, budgeting, and KPI dashboards. Lead a small finance team and manage relationships with key external suppliers, including IT and legal. Support the CEO, including attendance at board meetings and acting as representative on finance-related matters. Essential Experience: Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA preferred) with substantial post-qualification experience. Proven track record in finance leadership, ideally with experience in both large corporate and small/charity settings. Experience in delivering complex IT transformation projects and managing accounting system migrations. Familiarity with project management methodologies (e.g. PRINCE2, Agile). Strong commercial acumen, supplier management, and risk handling capabilities. Desirable Experience: Background in the UK charity or non-profit sector. Experience with property and lease management. Understanding of government grant administration and fundraising processes. Proficiency with Microsoft Business Central and Power BI. Personal Attributes: Strategic thinker with a practical, hands-on approach. Excellent communicator and trusted advisor to senior leadership. High levels of integrity, discretion, and adaptability. Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills. This is a unique opportunity for a commercially-minded finance leader with strong IT acumen to join a forward-thinking organisation and make a tangible impact. The ideal candidate will be dynamic, proactive, and collaborative, with a genuine interest in supporting the broader charitable mission of the organisation.