Finance Manager

Job role: Finance Manager Location:Hybrid (primarily remote with occasional travel to Victoria, London) Rate:£27 per hour plus holiday pay Contract:Approx. 3 months Hours:35 hours per week (typically 9:30am–5:30pm with flexibility)

Make an impact where strong financial leadership supports democracy worldwide

They are seeking an Interim Finance Manager to provide essential cover during a period of transition, ensuring continuity, compliance, and strong financial oversight. About the role

This is a hands-on leadership position overseeing day-to-day finance operations, with responsibility for maintaining robust controls, compliance, and reporting standards aligned to UK public sector frameworks. You will lead a small team and work closely across the organisation to ensure finance processes are efficient, accurate, and well embedded.

Key responsibilities

Oversee business-as-usual finance operations, including accounts payable, receivable, and cash management

Lead management accounts, payroll, and corporate accounting activities

Ensure strong financial controls, governance, and compliance with UK public sector requirements

Support audit preparation and financial reporting, including year-end processes

Manage and optimise finance systems, including Business Central

Provide leadership to two Finance Officers, supporting performance and development

Deliver financial guidance and training to non-finance stakeholders

Essential skills and experience

Professional accountancy qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) or equivalent experience.

Proven experience using Business Central

Experience working with or alongside UK central government finance frameworks (e.g. HM Treasury, Cabinet Office, HMRC)

Strong understanding of financial controls, compliance, and governance

Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a small finance team

Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across diverse stakeholders

Ability to hit the ground running in an interim environment

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.