Interim Head of Finance

Interim Head of Finance & GovernanceLocation: Devon (hybrid working available)
Contract: Temporary / Interim
Rate: Up to 400 per day (inside or outside IR35 depending on contract)
Start: ASAP

An established organisation in Devon is seeking an experienced Interim Head of Finance & Governance to provide senior financial leadership and ensure robust financial management, compliance, and governance during a period of transition.
The RoleReporting to the senior leadership team, you will take responsibility for the organisation's financial stewardship and provide high-quality financial advice to senior stakeholders. This is a hands-on interim role, combining strategic oversight with operational leadership.
Key responsibilities include:

• Acting as the lead financial officer, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and best practice
• Leading budget preparation, monitoring, and medium-term financial planning
• Overseeing year-end accounts and liaising with external auditors
• Ensuring strong financial controls, risk management, and governance arrangements
• Advising senior leaders on financial strategy, policy, and decision-making
• Managing and supporting the finance function and associated central services
• Overseeing payroll, investments, reserves, grants, and contractual commitments

About YouYou will be an experienced senior finance professional, ideally with exposure to the public or not-for-profit sector, who is comfortable operating at leadership level in an interim capacity.
You will bring:

• Significant experience in a senior financial leadership role
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations, governance, and audit requirements
• A relevant professional qualification (e.g. CIPFA, ACCA, CIMA, AAT) or equivalent experience
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder-management skills
• The confidence to act as a trusted adviser to senior leaders and boards

What's on Offer

• Interim assignment with flexible working arrangements
• Day rate up to 400 per day
• Hybrid working with a Devon based organisation
• Opportunity to make a tangible impact during a key period

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