Your newpany
Leading Charity in North Derbyshire
Your new role
Head of Finance
Fixed Term Contract
£60,000 to £70,000
Are you a strategic finance leader ready to make a real impact?
A respected and forward-thinking charity in Derbyshire is seeking an Interim Head of Finance to lead their finance function through a period of transformation. With a turnover of £40–60 million and multi-site operations, this is a fantastic opportunity to shape the future of a purpose-driven organisation.
What makes this role exciting?
You’ll be at the heart of change—driving improvements, strengthening reporting, and helping finance be a true service function that supports the wider organisation. You’ll lead a team of 10, deputise for the Finance Director, and work closely with the executive team to influence strategy and performance.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Lead and develop a high-performing finance team
2. Improve processes and bring management accounts forward
3. Strengthen reporting, analysis, and financial controls
4. Confidently deputise for the Finance Director and engage at board level
5. Navigateplex VAT, charity ie, and fundraising arrangements
6. Support amercial hospitality arm with strong financial insight
7. Operate effectively in a dynamic, evolving environment
8. Champion ERP systems and data-driven decision-making
What you'll need to succeed
9. Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
10. Charity or public sector experience, ideally in organisations with £40–60m turnover
11. Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills
12. Excellent systems experience and analytical capability
On-site visibility is required, ideally 2 or 3 days per week, so someone local or happy to travel would be ideal.
What you'll get in return
Flexible working options available.