Interim Finance Lead - Bid Development & Financial Modelling

Interim Finance Lead - Bid Development & Financial Modelling

A growing and mission-driven Charity is seeking an Interim Finance Lead to support a major strategic bid, on either part or full time basis. The organisation is preparing to tender for a place on a government framework that, if successful, could significantly scale up their operations.

To put forward the strongest possible bid, they require a finance professional on a four month contract who can provide robust financial modelling, strategic insight, and clear, evidence-based pricing in collaboration with the operational teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on cost modelling and scenario modelling to inform bid decisions and pricing options.
• Work closely with operational leads to build realistic, scalable pricing models that reflect service delivery requirements.
• Conduct competitor analysis and review external benchmarks to assess the organisation's market positioning.
• Produce clear financial narratives to accompany the bid, explaining assumptions, risks, and sensitivities.
• Deliver forecasting to help leadership understand the medium-term financial impact of different bid outcomes.
• Support the organisation's move towards partial VAT exemption, helping establish compliant processes and advising on implications for the bid.
• Provide strategic financial insight to senior stakeholders, enabling them to make informed decisions under tight deadlines.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience supporting bids or tenders from a financial perspective (charity sector experience highly desirable).
• Strong costing, scenario modelling, and pricing skills.
• The ability to partner effectively with operational leads.
• A clear and confident communication style.
• A proactive, analytical mindset with the ability to work independently and at pace.

Candidates who bring strong charity finance experience and advanced modelling capability - even without direct bid experience - are strongly encouraged to apply

If you're interested in helping a charity navigate an exciting period of growth and change, please apply as soon as possible.