Head of Finance, Oxford, Oxfordshire – FD Recruit

Head of Finance, Oxford, Oxfordshire

Oxford, South East
Full-Time (permanent)
£55000 - £60000 Per Annum

posted: 22nd May 2025

Interim Head of Finance – Charity 
Salary/Rate: £55-£60k p.a. / Day rate considered
Location: Oxford (Hybrid)
Full Time but part-time (4 days) considered
Potential for permanent appointment

We are seeking an experienced Head of Finance to join as a key member of the Senior Management Team, providing leadership, assurance, and continuity to an established finance function – ensuring it continues to support impactful charitable work.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a hands-on role and is keen to play a strategic and developmental role within a collaborative leadership team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Finalise the statutory accounts 

  • Deliver quarterly management accounts, financial KPIs and cashflow forecasts

  • Ensure full compliance with charity finance regulations (SORP, Gift Aid, VAT, HMRC, Charity Commission)

  • Lead and support a small and capable finance team

  • Collaborate with the CEO and SMT on budgeting, planning, and governance

  • Oversee payroll, fund accounting, and financial systems development

About You:

  • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

  • Experience in the charity sector is ideal, but we welcome applicants with a solid grounding in financial reporting and accounting standards from other backgrounds

  • Proven experience in preparing management and statutory accounts

  • Capable and compassionate people manager with excellent attention to detail

 

Whilst initially being recruited on an interim basis, there is a potential to become permanent for the right candidate. 

Please apply ASAP for immediate consideration.