Interim Finance Director ( Charity)

Reading Temporary £55,000 - £60,000 per year View Job Description
We seek a dedicated Finance Director/ Head of Finance to oversee all aspects of financial management, financial reporting, budget and forecasts preparation on a part time basis for a charitable organisation in Reading.
  • Temporary contract availbale in Reading for an amazing charity
  • Qualified Accountant, Head of Finance, Charity experience

About Our Client

Our client is a well-regarded not-for-profit organisation in Reading. Boasting a small-sized, collaborative team, this organisation is committed to serving the local community.

Job Description

Part time role, 3 days per week. Office based.

  • Managementor two staff members
    * Overall responsibility for the Finance, Marketing and Health & Safety functions.
    * Contribute to the strategic development of the organisation, including Business
    planning and budgeting.
    * Work with Governance Trustee to meet current legislation.
    * Responsibility for maintaining Risk Register with the Governance Trustee.
  • Financial Control
    * Oversight and governance of finance operations
    * Maintaining appropriate financial and operational controls, instituting necessary new
    or additional controls as per best practices, including periodic reporting on
    control/risk assessment matters to Committee.
    * Overall responsibility for the production of the quarterly income reports
    * Overall responsibility for the production of the annual report and accounts.
    4% income check on endowment at beginning of Financial Year and submit
    proposal to ensure we meet our Grant requirements.
    1
  • Breakdown of fund development, working with CEO to confirm recurring income
    information is included into Budget.
    * Community First annual drawdown- discuss opportunity with CEO and Committee.
    * Produce monthly Dashboard for CEO.
    *
    GDPR Compliance.
    * Regularly updating Strategic plan for the Board.
    * Provide quarterly update to board.
    * Overseeing Monthly Payroll.
    *
    Reviewing changes in legislation for Finance function.
    *
    Lead quarterly committee meetings.
    *
    Ensure Financial assessments are completed by Finance team for each Grant
    application.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Finance Director/ Head of Finance should have:Essential:

  • Degree Educated
  • Fully Qualified Accountant ( ACA, CIMA, ACCA)
  • Previous experience in the not-for-profit industry.
  • Proven working experience as a Financial controller/ Head of Finance/ Finance Director
  • Hands on approach to Finance
  • Live local to Reading, Berkshire ( the role requires 3 days per week in the office)
  • Parking is available
  • UK Right to Work

What's on Offer

  • Salary £60,000 pro rata
  • Part time role ( 3 days per week)
  • office based minimum 2 days per week, 1 day from home
  • parking
  • 3 month contract, likely extension to 6 months
  • possible temp-to-perm opportunity
Contact
Jason Taylor
Quote job ref
JN-052025-6739300
Phone number
01865 208 471

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Financial Director / CFO
Sector
Not For Profit
Location
Reading
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Jason Taylor
Consultant phone
01865 208 471
Job reference
JN-052025-6739300