Interim Finance Director
The Impact Investing Institute is partnering exclusive with Robertson Bell to recruit an Interim Finance Director. The Institute is an independent, non-profit organisation working to transform capital markets, so they support a fairer, greener, more resilient future.
They are seeking an experienced Interim Finance Director to get under the bonnet of their finances: taking over the day-to-day operations and driving a change management project that sets up the finance function to run more simply and efficiently going forwards.
Key responsibilities:
Financial systems design
- Document existing financial processes and systems and engineer simplifications and improvements
- Design and implement streamlined, user-friendly financial management procedures
- Build clear controls and reporting mechanisms
- Establish efficient systems for grant management, invoicing, expenses, and payroll
- Design financial reports that are accurate, clear, and decision-useful
- Create a comprehensive, user-friendly business planning model with long-term cash flow and reserves forecasting
- Set up infrastructure and tools to enable the organisation to price its activities accurately and allocate resources efficiently
- Investigate opportunities for financial efficiency and cost optimisation
- Develop and implement an efficient, cost-effective and sustainable way of delivering financial management going forwards – including internal resources and appropriate external support
Business as usual
- Liaise with external accountants to prepare and distribute monthly management accounts, conduct budget variance analysis, and update cash flow and reserves forecasts
- Process invoices and payments
- Process payroll and ensure timely salary payments
- Review and process expense claims
- Prepare financial reports for Board and Finance, Risk and Audit Committee meetings
- Review and update financial risk register
- Coordinate the annual external audit
- Monitor grant expenditure and compliance
- Support project teams with financial reporting
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations and accounting standards
This is an opportunity to shape how a mission-driven organisation approaches financial management. It is a hands-on role that demands meticulous attention to the detail of operational processes, an eagerness to solve problems, and an aptitude for designing and implementing forward-looking solutions. The six month contract is based in London on a hybrid basis and will operate Outside IR35.
The required candidate:
- Fully qualified accountant with 10+ years of financial management experience
- Extensive experience working in the non-profit sector and for small organisations
- Proven track record in financial systems transformation
- Exceptional analytical skills and strategic planning capabilities
- A collaborative approach with the ability to work across organisational levels
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a genuine passion for solving challenges
- Willingness to do detailed operational work
- Resourceful, with the ability to find creative ways to work with a limited budget
The deadline for applications is Monday 6th January.
