Head of Finance

Interim Head of Finance – Charity
Salary/Rate: £55-£60k p.a. / Day rate considered
Location: Oxford (Hybrid)
Full Time but part-time (4 days) considered
Potential for permanent appointment

We are seeking an experienced Head of Finance to join as a key member of the Senior Management Team, providing leadership, assurance, and continuity to an established finance function – ensuring it continues to support impactful charitable work.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a hands-on role and is keen to play a strategic and developmental role within a collaborative leadership team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Finalise the statutory accounts

• Deliver quarterly management accounts, financial KPIs and cashflow forecasts

• Ensure full compliance with charity finance regulations (SORP, Gift Aid, VAT, HMRC, Charity Commission)

• Lead and support a small and capable finance team

• Collaborate with the CEO and SMT on budgeting, planning, and governance

• Oversee payroll, fund accounting, and financial systems development

About You:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

• Experience in the charity sector is ideal, but we welcome applicants with a solid grounding in financial reporting and accounting standards from other backgrounds

• Proven experience in preparing management and statutory accounts

• Capable and compassionate people manager with excellent attention to detail

Whilst initially being recruited on an interim basis, there is a potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

Please apply ASAP for immediate consideration.