Interim Finance Improvement Manager

Finance Improvement Manager

12 month FTC
Hybrid
£75,000 - £80,000A UK charity is seeking an experienced Finance Improvement Manager to lead a programme of process improvement across the finance function. This is an excellent opportunity for a Head of Finance-level candidate who enjoys improving the way finance operates, strengthening controls and embedding more efficient and effective processes.

Working closely with senior Finance stakeholders and the wider organisation, you will review existing processes, identify areas for improvement and lead practical change across the finance function.

Key Responsibilities

Lead a programme of finance process improvement and transformation across the organisation
Review existing finance processes, identifying inefficiencies, risks and opportunities for improvement
Redesign and implement improved processes, controls and ways of working
Improve the efficiency and effectiveness of month-end, management reporting, budgeting, forecasting and financial controls
Drive standardisation and consistency across finance processes
Review and strengthen financial controls, governance and documentation
Work closely with Finance leadership and wider business stakeholders to deliver sustainable improvements
Lead process reviews, workshops and improvement initiatives across the finance function
Develop clear process documentation, guidance and operating procedures
Support finance teams through change, ensuring new processes are embedded effectively
Identify opportunities to improve the quality, timeliness and accessibility of financial information
Monitor the impact of improvements and ensure benefits are sustainedAbout You

Senior Finance professional with experience operating at Head of Finance / Senior Finance Manager level
Proven track record of improving and transforming finance processes
Strong understanding of core finance operations, including month-end, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, controls and governance
Experienced in leading change and influencing stakeholders across an organisation
Strong commercial and analytical mindset, with the ability to identify practical improvements
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Comfortable challenging existing processes and driving change in a collaborative way
Experience working within the charity / not-for-profit sector
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed