Job Description

A leading UK-based organisation is seeking an experienced Interim Deputy Director of Finance to provide strategic and operational financial leadership for its trading subsidiary. This is a high-impact role supporting sustainable growth, commercial decision-making, and financial performance across a socially driven enterprise.

• Act as a strategic finance partner to the CEO and SLT, advising on financial strategy, performance, and investment.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling aligned with organisational goals.
• Provide insightful financial analysis to support commercial decisions and service development.
• Monitor financial performance, identify risks/opportunities, and support corrective actions.
• Develop pricing models and cost recovery strategies for commercial contracts.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, charity regulations, and contractual obligations.
• Prepare and present management information packs and financial reports to senior stakeholders.

Excellent interim strategic opportunity for 3-6 monthsPredominant remote working and immediate start
Essential:

• Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or finalist with 5+ years post-qualification experience.
• Proven track record in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights.
• Experience influencing senior stakeholders and working cross-functionally with non-finance teams.
• Skilled in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, modelling) and accounting software.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• The ability to start this role immediately

Desirable:

• Knowledge of charity/social enterprise financial frameworks (SORP, Gift Aid, Restricted Funds).
• Experience with SaaS business models, unit economics, and customer profitability.
• Familiarity with public sector commissioning (e.g. NHS, local authorities).
• Proficiency in Power BI, Tableau or other BI tools.
• Understanding of social impact reporting and ESG metrics.

Kent based charity, with a growing trading entity

• Competitive daily rate up to 550 per day (if umbrella company)
• Opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause in the not-for-profit sector.
• The ability to predominantly work from home.

Skills Required