Interim Finance Manager

Interim Finance Manager - Cheltenham 3-4 days per week - 6-month contract

About the Role

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established, Cheltenham-based not-for-profit organisation. Reporting to the CFO, the Interim Finance Manager will maintain robust financial controls, deliver accurate management reporting, oversee payroll and procurement processes, and provide proactive financial guidance to the Leadership Team and Finance & Audit Committee.

Key Responsibilities

• The Interim Finance Manager ensures overall financial integrity, accurate management reporting, and effective budgeting, forecasting, and audit compliance. The role is responsible for overseeing payroll, internal controls, facilities, and leading a small team of two people.

Person Specification

• Qualifications: Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) or qualified by equivalent experience.

• Experience: Demonstrable background in management accounting, budgeting, financial forecasting, and preparing senior management/compliance reports. Proven experience in line managing and developing staff.

• Sector Knowledge: Prior experience with charity accounting principles (Charity SORP) and grant accounting is highly desirable.

• Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in MS Excel and accounting software-specifically Sage.

• Personal Attributes: Meticulous attention to detail, strong analytical and communication skills, high integrity when handling confidential information, and a genuine commitment to supporting disabled people and people with mental health conditions.