Job Description
Are you an experienced Charity Finance Director seeking a new part-time assignment? Are you familiar with working in small, hands-on finance functions? Interested in supporting a global charity with a passionate and driven senior leadership team?If yes, read on!
Robertson Bell is partnering with a values-led international charity to recruit an Interim Part-Time Finance Director for a six-month assignment. Working two to three days per week, this role will lead a small, capable finance team, providing strategic financial leadership and ensuring robust reporting and compliance. The organisation is based in Central London, with infrequent travel to the office required.
Key responsibilities include:
* Finalising the year-end audit, including resolving outstanding audit queries and contributing to the Trustees’ Annual Report.
* Oversight of the monthly reporting cycle, including review and completion of management accounts.
* Ownership of the mid-year forecasting process, and partnering across the organisation to maintain strong budgeting and financial planning.
* Providing assurance around risk and compliance, ensuring financial policies and procedures meet required standards.
* Leading and motivating the finance team, supporting structure and capacity planning in the short term.
The successful candidate will be:
* A chartered accountant with experience in the charity sector, ideally within an international context.
* Knowledgeable in charity accounting, including restricted funding and risk/compliance frameworks.
* Experienced in leading audits, managing finance teams, and working closely with SMTs and Boards.
* Comfortable balancing strategic oversight with hands-on delivery.
* Available at short notice.
This is an urgent opportunity — early applications are strongly encouraged.