Interim Chief Financial Officer

This interim CFO role sits within an established Cambridge-based charity and carries full responsibility for the finance function during a significant period for the organisation. The successful candidate will work closely with the senior leadership team and Trustees to ensure robust financial management, reporting and governance, while providing the strategic insight needed to support sound operational decisions.

The assignment is structured as an initial 6 to 12 month engagement. The role spans management accounts, forecasting, statutory reporting, external audit oversight, treasury and restricted funding cashflows. The ideal candidate is a fully qualified senior finance professional with a proven charity or not-for-profit background, able to step in confidently and available to commence before the end of 2026.

• Lead the finance function and provide senior financial leadership across the organisation
• Oversee management accounts, financial reporting, forecasting and financial planning
• Deliver clear financial insight to senior leadership and Trustees to support strategic decision-making
• Maintain robust financial controls, governance and risk management frameworks
• Lead statutory reporting processes and manage the annual external audit
• Oversee treasury, reserves and restricted funding cashflows, ensuring compliance with donor requirements
• Review and improve financial policies, processes and systems
• Support, lead and develop the finance team

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Substantial senior finance experience, ideally at CFO or Finance Director level
• Strong charity or not-for-profit sector background, including knowledge of restricted funding and statutory requirements
• Comfortable operating both strategically with Trustees and in operational detail when required
• Demonstrable experience in financial governance, controls and audit management
• Available to commence the assignment before the end of 2026

The ONE Group Ltd is a specialist recruitment business operating across professional services in the UK. This placement is on behalf of an established Cambridge-based charity seeking experienced interim finance leadership. Further details about the end client are available on application.