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Interim Finance Director
6 Month Fixed-Term Contract
Location: Central London (Hybrid Working Available)

An exciting opportunity to lead finance within a globally respected charitable foundation

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Interim Finance Director to join a high-profile international foundation for an initial six-month period. Working closely with the Executive Director and Board Committees, you will take responsibility for the organisation's entire finance function, ensuring robust financial management, compliance, reporting and governance across a complex portfolio of grant-making, investments and property interests.

This role offers a unique opportunity to combine charity finance, investment oversight and strategic financial leadership within an organisation making a significant global impact. [Past Chat...s="___1qwr | Chat]

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of financial management and reporting
• Produce quarterly management accounts and financial analysis for senior leadership and Trustees
• Oversee cashflow management and financial planning
• Prepare statutory accounts and regulatory returns
• Manage UK payroll and coordinate overseas payroll arrangements
• Complete VAT, Corporation Tax and other taxation returns
• Monitor and reconcile investment portfolios, including foreign currency transactions
• Oversee accounting and reporting for restricted funds and grants
• Review project financial returns and ensure compliance with funding requirements
• Manage relationships with auditors, banks, investment managers and advisers
• Support the Audit and Investment Committees, including preparation of papers and minutes
• Assist with risk management and governance activities [Past Chat...s="___1qwr | Chat]

About You

You are likely to be:

• A fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Experienced at Finance Director, Head of Finance or equivalent level
• Familiar with Charity SORP and statutory reporting requirements
• Comfortable supporting Boards, Trustees and Committees
• Experienced in investment, treasury or endowment oversight
• Happy operating in a standalone and hands-on capacity

Why This Role?

• Opportunity to support a globally recognised foundation
• Broad remit spanning finance, investments, governance and grant-making
• Significant exposure to Trustees and senior stakeholders
• Small, agile organisation managing substantial assets and grant programmes
• Chance to make an immediate impact during a key period of transition 

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