Interim CFO

A complex, multi-site charity, is seeking an experienced Interim Chief Financial Officer to provide strategic financial leadership during a critical period of change.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive and working closely with the Board, the Interim CFO will take ownership of financial strategy, planning and governance, with a clear mandate to strengthen financial sustainability, improve controls and drive value across the organisation.

This is a high-impact interim assignment requiring a confident, hands-on finance leader who is comfortable operating in a challenging stakeholder environment and able to provide clarity, pace and assurance from day one.
Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading the organisation’s financial strategy, medium-term planning and delivery of a robust financial action plan
• Oversight of budgeting, forecasting, cashflow and financial governance across a multi-entity structure
• Preparation for year-end and audit, ensuring strong control and compliance
• Reviewing and improving procurement approaches to deliver efficiencies and value for money
• Identifying opportunities for income growth and improved commercial performance
• Acting as a senior advisor to the CEO and Board, presenting clear, evidence-based recommendations
• Supporting and developing the existing finance leadership team, strengthening commercial insight and business partnering capability

• Proven experience operating at CFO / Finance Director level in complex, multi-site organisations
• Strong background in financial recovery, transformation or stabilisation environments
• Commercially astute, with experience of procurement improvement and cost optimisation
• Confident communicator with the credibility to influence senior non-finance stakeholders
• Comfortable stepping into an interim role with limited handover and providing a fresh perspective
• Sector background is flexible; experience in regulated, public sector or not-for-profit may be beneficial but is not essential

• Initial 12-month fixed term appointment
• Hybrid working, with regular on-site presence in Cambridge