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Finance Manager - 6 months interim

West Yorkshire Interim £45,000 - £50,000 per year View Job Description
Join a purpose-driven organisation where your financial expertise will directly support the delivery of services that make a real difference. This broad interim role combines management accounting, business partnering, financial planning and charity fund accounting within a collaborative hybrid-working environment.
  • Work for a fantastic national charity
  • Hybrid working.

About Our Client

Our client is a respected and financially robust charitable organisation with a strong reputation for delivering valuable services across the region. They are committed to making a positive impact, investing in their people and ensuring resources are managed effectively to maximise benefit for the communities they support.

Job Description



  • Describe the Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Reporting

    • Produce monthly management accounts and financial reports.
    • Analyse financial performance and provide meaningful variance analysis.
    • Deliver financial insights and performance reporting to senior leadership teams.
    • Support decision-making through accurate and timely financial information.



    Budgeting & Forecasting

    • Support the annual budgeting process across multiple departments.
    • Prepare regular forecasts and financial projections.
    • Work closely with budget holders to monitor performance against budget.
    • Provide constructive challenge and support to ensure effective use of resources.



    Charity & Fund Accounting

    • Maintain accurate accounting records for restricted, unrestricted and designated funds.
    • Monitor grant funding and expenditure to ensure compliance with funding conditions.
    • Produce financial reports and returns for funders.
    • Support compliance with Charity SORP and relevant accounting standards.



    Financial Control

    • Maintain robust financial controls and governance processes.
    • Complete balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
    • Support year-end accounts preparation and external audit processes.
    • Contribute to risk management and internal control activities.



    Business Partnering

    • Act as a trusted finance partner to operational managers.
    • Present financial information clearly and confidently to stakeholders.
    • Improve financial understanding across non-finance teams.
    • Support managers in making informed commercial and operational decisions.


The Successful Applicant

A successful Finance Manager should have:

  • Strong experience in financial management and reporting.
  • A recognised accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA).
  • Proficiency in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
  • Knowledge of financial regulations and compliance requirements.
  • Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to communicate financial information clearly to stakeholders.

What's on Offer



  • We are seeking an experienced finance professional who enjoys working collaboratively with stakeholders and translating financial information into meaningful business insight.

    You will ideally have:
    • Qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) status or be qualified by experience.
    • Strong management accounting and financial reporting experience.
    • Experience of budgeting, forecasting and business partnering.
    • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
    • A proactive and hands-on approach with the ability to work autonomously.
    • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
    • Previous experience within the charity, not-for-profit, public sector or grant-funded environment would be advantageous.
    • Knowledge of Charity SORP and fund accounting would be beneficial but is not essential.


Contact
Natalie Palin
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7122957
Phone number
+44 113 243 7753

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Finance Manager
Sector
Not For Profit
Where
West Yorkshire
Contract type
Interim
Consultant name
Natalie Palin
Consultant phone
+44 113 243 7753
Job reference
JN-102026-7122957