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Interim Head of Finance

Robertson Bell
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 23 days
Location

Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire PE28 2JJ

Contract type

Part Time

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  • The organization is seeking an Interim Head of Finance for a six-month contract to lead a finance team through year-end and audit processes.
  • Candidates must be fully qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) and have prior experience leading finance teams, particularly in social housing.
  • The role involves preparing statutory accounts, managing audits, and ensuring timely delivery of monthly management accounts.
  • This position offers a salary of £70,000 per year and requires a strong understanding of Housing SORP and year-end financial reporting.
  • The successful candidate will work in a hybrid model, with one day per week in the Cambridgeshire office.

Are you an experienced finance leader with a strong track record in delivering year-end accounts? Can you manage a finance team through a critical period while ensuring smooth day-to-day operations? Are you available for a six-month interim contract with a small but impactful Housing provider?

This organisation is a registered provider of social housing, specialising in adult social care, and is seeking an Interim Head of Finance on a six-month contract to lead a team of six through year-end and audit. The successful candidate will remain in post until September, ensuring the financial statements are prepared, delivered, and signed off while maintaining the routine of monthly management accounts.

Key duties are:

  • Leading and mentoring a team of six finance professionals in the day to day delivery of the organisation’s financial management and reporting requirements.
  • Overseeing year-end and ensuring compliance with Housing SORP.
  • Preparing statutory accounts and financial statements.
  • Managing the audit process and acting as the key liaison for auditors.
  • Ensuring monthly management accounts continue to be delivered on time.

This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for a finance professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and can balance strategic oversight with day-to-day delivery.

To be considered, candidates must:

  • Be fully qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
  • Have prior experience leading finance teams.
  • Demonstrate a strong understanding of Housing SORP and year-end financial reporting within a registered provider of social housing.
  • Be confident managing audit processes and statutory accounts preparation.

The role is hybrid, with the expectation to work from the Cambridgeshire office once per week. If you have the right experience and can step in to provide stability and leadership at a crucial time, apply now!

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.