Interim Financial Director

This interim Finance Director role is a six-month fixed-term engagement with a high-profile international charitable foundation based in central London. The successful candidate will work closely with the Executive Director and Board Committees, taking ownership of the organisation's entire finance function across a complex portfolio of grant-making, investment oversight and property interests.

The role spans financial management and reporting, statutory and regulatory compliance, payroll coordination, VAT and Corporation Tax returns, investment portfolio reconciliation (including foreign currency), and accounting for restricted funds. The director will also support the Audit and Investment Committees and advise Trustees on governance, risk and financial strategy.

• Produce quarterly management accounts and financial analysis for the Executive Director and Trustees
• Prepare statutory accounts, regulatory returns and taxation filings including VAT and Corporation Tax
• Oversee cashflow management, financial planning and payroll arrangements across UK and overseas
• Monitor and reconcile investment portfolios, including foreign currency transactions and endowment oversight
• Account for restricted funds and grants, reviewing project financial returns for funding compliance
• Support the Audit and Investment Committees, including preparation of papers and minutes, and manage relationships with auditors, banks and investment managers

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Prior experience at Finance Director, Head of Finance or equivalent senior level
• Solid knowledge of Charity SORP and statutory reporting requirements
• Experience in investment, treasury or endowment oversight
• Comfortable supporting Boards, Trustees and Committees in a governance context
• Able to operate in a standalone, hands-on capacity within a small organisation

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