Finance Manager
Job Reference: 887591
Remote
£40,000 - £45,000 per annum
Make a real impact. Strengthen financial leadership. Support a mission that changes lives.
MacKenzie King are partnering with a charity to recruit an Interim Finance Manager for an initial term of 2 months.
Working closely with the Director of Finance you bring expertise across budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and financial analysis.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled finance professional who thrives on responsibility, enjoys improving systems, and wants their work to have purpose and impact.
Key tasks and responsibilities
Financial Management and Reporting
- Lead the production of monthly management accounts, forecasts, and variance analysis
- Oversee the annual budgeting process and support budget holders across the charity
- Ensure accurate, timely preparation of statutory accounts in line with Charity SORP (FRS 102)
- Manage the annual audit and liaise with external auditors
- Maintain strong financial controls, policies, and procedures
Budgeting and Planning
- Monitor performance against budget, highlighting risks and opportunities
- Develop financial models to support long-term planning and scenario analysis
Governance and Compliance
- Ensure compliance with Charity SORP, VAT and tax requirements, and other regulatory obligations
- Provide high-quality insight and reporting to the Finance & Audit Sub-Committee and Board of Trustees
- Stay up to date with changes in accounting standards and charity finance regulation
Systems and Processes
- Oversee payroll checks, pensions, and expenses
- Manage finance systems (e.g., Xero) and drive process improvements
- Support new organisational initiatives by setting up appropriate financial processes
- Ensure timely submission of VAT, Gift Aid, and statutory returns
Qualifications and experience
To be considered for this role, you must have:
- Full professional accountancy qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
- Significant charity finance experience, including knowledge of Charity SORP (FRS 102)
- Strong Xero experience, including reporting, system management, and process improvement
- Experience working directly with auditors, managing audit processes and preparing statutory accounts
If you would like to talk to a consultant about this role, contact:
Ted Smith
Make a real impact. Strengthen financial leadership. Support a mission that changes lives.
Ted Smith