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Job Description - Interim Finance Director

Finance Director (12-Month Fixed-Term Contract)


Location: Outskirts of Liverpool City Centre (1-2 days per week office-based)
Contract Type: Fixed-Term (12 months)
Hours: Part-time or Full-time options available
Sector: Not-for-Profit / Charity
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Start Date: As soon as possible


We are seeking an experienced and strategic Finance Director to join our senior leadership team on a 12-month fixed-term basis. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in charity accounting, who can lead financial strategy and governance while supporting our continued growth and sustainability.
Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership

  • Act as a key advisor within the Senior Leadership Team, shaping financial strategy, managing risk, and supporting long-term organisational planning.

  • Drive the development of a high-performing finance function underpinned by effective systems, processes, and internal controls.

  • Ensure financial planning is aligned with our mission and strategic objectives.
Financial Management & Reporting

  • Lead the preparation of timely and accurate management accounts, statutory reports, and financial statements in accordance with Charities SORP and UK GAAP.

  • Oversee the annual budgeting process and provide guidance and challenge to budget holders.

  • Monitor financial performance to ensure alignment with strategic goals and effective use of resources.

  • Manage cash flow, investments, and treasury activities to maintain financial resilience.

  • Deliver insightful financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting to inform executive decision-making.
Governance & Compliance

  • Ensure full compliance with audit, tax, regulatory, and statutory requirements.

  • Maintain and regularly review financial policies, ensuring they reflect best practice and regulatory changes.

  • Lead on the preparation for external audits and act as the primary point of contact for auditors.

  • Oversee contractual and financial commitments, ensuring sustainability and value for money.
Stakeholder Engagement

  • Build strong relationships with funders, commissioners, and external partners, ensuring our services are financially sustainable and strategically aligned.

  • Offer clear, accessible financial insight to Trustees, the Executive Team, and senior colleagues to support transparent decision-making.
Team Leadership & Culture

  • Lead, support, and develop the Finance Team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

  • Promote financial understanding across the organisation, empowering colleagues with the tools and knowledge to manage budgets effectively.

  • Champion a culture that values inclusion, integrity, and high performance.
Person Specification


Essential


  • Qualified accountant (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) with substantial post-qualification experience.

  • Proven track record of financial leadership within the charity or not-for-profit sector.

  • Deep understanding of charity accounting, including SORP and relevant regulatory frameworks.

  • Strong strategic thinking and financial planning skills.

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
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