Job Description
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