Interim Head of Financial Management

Interim Head of Financial Management

Our client, a London-based University, is looking for an experienced finance leader to step into the role of Interim Head of Financial Management on a short-term contract.

This is an exciting opportunity to take on a senior role at the heart of a dynamic organisation. You'll provide oversight of multi-grant financial planning, management accounting, and compliance across a diverse portfolio of projects. Leading a small, dedicated team, you'll work closely with senior leadership and play a key role in strengthening financial systems, controls, and reporting processes.

What you'll be doing:

• Leading financial management across multiple grants, overseeing budgets, forecasts, management accounts, and reporting.
• Providing leadership and guidance to the finance team, supporting their performance and development.
• Driving improvements to financial controls and processes, ensuring value for money and compliance with funder requirements.
• Partnering with stakeholders across the University and international offices to align financial and programme goals.
• Contributing to new funding opportunities by supporting budget development and bid writing.
• Building strong working relationships with central finance teams and external funders.

What we're looking for:

• A qualified accountant (or equivalent experience) with strong technical and management accounting expertise.
• Experience of managing complex, multi-grant finances - ideally in an international, research, or not-for-profit setting.
• Proven ability to lead and inspire a team.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence in working with senior stakeholders.

If you're ready to step into a leadership role where your financial expertise will have an immediate impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV via this advert at your earliest convenience, as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Diversity, equity and inclusion are central to our client's values. Applications are welcome from all qualified candidates regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.