Temporary Finance Manager 3-4 Days Per Week

Coventry, Warwickshire
Robertson Bell

Are you an experienced Finance Manager with strong charity sector experience? Do you have the ability to manage both operational finance and month-end reporting within a busy environment? Are you comfortable stepping into a broad role and providing stability during a recruitment gap?

A charity is seeking an Interim Part-Time Finance Manager to join on an initial 3-month contract. This role will provide essential support while the organisation continues its permanent recruitment process and will involve taking over a broad finance remit covering both transactional and management accounting responsibilities.

The role is offered on a part-time basis, ideally 3-4 days per week.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing day-to-day finance operations, ensuring smooth running of transactional finance activities
• Producing monthly management accounts, including commentary and variance analysis
• Supporting year-end activities and liaising with auditors as required
• Posting journals, accruals and other month-end adjustments
• Overseeing multiple income streams including contracts, fundraising and membership income
• Supporting Gift Aid processes and wider financial administration
• Providing continuity and support across the finance function during a busy period

The successful candidate will have:

• Essential: Previous charity sector experience
• Strong experience producing management accounts and supporting year-end processes
• Experience operating in a hands-on Finance Manager role with responsibility for transactional finance
• The ability to work independently and quickly integrate into a small finance team
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative working style
• Experience using finance systems such as Business Central would be advantageous, but not essential
• Practical experience is valued more highly than formal qualifications

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced charity finance professional seeking a varied and hands-on interim role within a supportive organisation.