Interim Finance Director

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

• 
  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.

• 
  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.

• 
  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.

• 
  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.

• 
  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.

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.