Head of Finance

Altum Consulting; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - GBP 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based consulting firm seeks an Interim Head of Finance to lead financial operations for a six-month contract. This senior role involves overseeing finance across multiple jurisdictions, managing donor compliance, and supporting statutory reporting. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with proven experience in the charity sector and the ability to drive financial stability and direction. Hybrid working is available, with two days per week in the London office.

Qualifications

• Proven senior finance leadership experience in an international charity or NGO environment.
• Experience working with US 501(c)(3) organisations and managing audits across multiple jurisdictions.
• Hands-on, delivery-focused with ability to confidently interact with senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership of the finance function.
• Oversee finance operations across the UK and overseas entities.
• Lead preparation of statutory accounts and liaise with external auditors.

Skills

Leadership in finance

Financial control

Statutory reporting

Donor compliance

Multi-jurisdictional operations

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent)

Job description

practice area: Charity and Public Sector

Contract: Interim from mid-March 2026
Location: London - hybrid working (2 days per week in central London office)
Team: 5 direct reports

Altum Consulting are proud to be supporting a UK-based international charity with overseas operations to appoint an Interim Head of Finance for a six-month period. This is a senior, hands-on leadership role providing stability, direction, and operational grip across a complex, multi-jurisdictional finance function.

The role combines strong financial control, people leadership, and technical oversight, supporting statutory reporting, donor compliance, and international finance operations. The successful candidate will be expected to take ownership, make decisions, and maintain momentum.

Key Objectives

Maintain a strong financial control environment across UK and overseas operations

Lead and support the finance team with clarity and confidence

Ensure continuity and quality across statutory accounts, audits, and donor reporting

Provide clear, reliable financial information to senior leadership and the Board

Support the Director of Finance & Administration with day-to-day leadership and delivery

Key Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day leadership of the finance function, ensuring effective prioritisation and delivery

Oversee finance operations across the UK and overseas entities, including branch offices

Maintain and strengthen financial controls, policies, and procedures

Act as senior finance contact for internal stakeholders across programmes and central teams

Forecast and monitor cashflow across the group

Oversee banking arrangements and treasury management

Lead the preparation of statutory accounts and supporting schedules

Act as primary liaison with external auditors (UK, US, and overseas entities)

Oversee donor audits and ensure compliance with grant agreements

Deliver high-quality monthly and quarterly management reporting for senior leadership and the Board

Oversee annual budgeting and periodic reforecasting

Support longer-term financial planning as required during the contract period

About You

You will be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent) with proven senior finance leadership experience in an international charity or NGO environment.

Essential experience includes:

• UK Charity SORP and statutory accounts
• Experience working with US 501(c)(3) organisations, including US statutory and audit requirements
• Managing audits across multiple jurisdictions
• Restricted and unrestricted fund accounting
• Donor reporting and donor audit processes
• Oversight of finance operations for overseas entities or branches
• Ability to operate confidently with senior leadership and Boards
• Hands-on, delivery-focused approach

Highly desirable:

• Grant-funded, donor-heavy environments
• Systems improvement or finance transformation experience

If you're interested in this opportunity, please reach out today.

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