Interim Head of Financial Strategy

Interim finance Lead - Strategic Projects

12 - 15-month FTC

London Hybrid - 3 days office 2 days home

£75,000 p/year

A leading UK-based organisation in the cultural sector is undergoing a period of strategic transformation and is seeking an experienced Interim Finance Lead - Strategic projects to provide financial leadership and insight during this critical phase. This is a senior role requiring a confident communicator and strategic thinker with strong technical expertise, particularly in financial planning, analysis and reporting. You'll lead a small team of finance analysts and work closely with senior stakeholders to drive financial planning, performance analysis, and decision-making on the ongoing transformational programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a small team of finance analysts, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Deliver timely and accurate financial forecasts, reforecasts, and long-term planning models.
• Provide strategic financial insight to support decision-making across commercial and charitable operations.
• Act as finance lead on transformation initiatives, ensuring financial risks and opportunities are clearly communicated.
• Oversee monthly management reporting and cashflow forecasting, ensuring clarity and impact for non-financial stakeholders.
• Support capital investment reviews and contribute to governance committee reporting.
• Collaborate with HR and other departments on people-related financial matters.
• Provide expert guidance on UK tax issues including Gift Aid, VAT, and sector related Tax Relief.
• Contribute to year-end reporting and cross-functional finance projects.

Skills & Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with significant post-qualified experience.
• Proven leadership in complex organisations, ideally within the not-for-profit or cultural sectors.
• Strong understanding of relevant UK tax regulations.
• Excellent financial modelling and analytical skills.
• Confident communicator with the ability to simplify complex financial information.
• Experience supporting organisational change and transformation programmes.
• Familiarity with financial systems (Sage Intacct advantageous or similar) and business intelligence tools.
• Collaborative, resilient, and able to work under pressure.

This is an urgent role. Applicants should be immediately available or available at short notice.

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