Head of Finance

  • Altum Consulting
  • Jul 29, 2026
Contractor Accounting

Job Description

We're partnering with a well-established care charity to recruit an Interim Head of Finance for an initial six-month contract.

Joining at a pivotal time, you'll lead the finance function through the annual budgeting cycle while driving improvements to financial planning and forecasting. A key priority will be supporting the implementation of a new planning tool, helping to enhance reporting, business partnering and financial insight across the organisation. There is a possibility the role could go permanent for the right candidate.

Key responsibilities
  • Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting and planning process.
  • Support the implementation of a new financial planning system.
  • Produce insightful management reporting and financial analysis.
  • Partner with budget holders and senior leaders to support decision-making.
  • Oversee monthly management accounts, cash flow forecasting and financial controls.
  • Ensure statutory and regulatory compliance.
  • Lead and develop a small finance team.
About you

You'll be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA) with experience leading finance in a complex organisation.

You'll bring:

  • Strong budgeting, forecasting and FP&A experience.
  • A commercial, business-partnering approach.
  • Experience improving finance processes or implementing planning/reporting systems.
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to communicate financial information clearly.
  • Charity sector experience is beneficial but not essential.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make an immediate impact within a purpose-led organisation, leading a critical planning cycle while helping shape the future of its finance function.