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Head of Finance | Altum Consulting

Head of Finance

location: Greenwich, London

practice area: Charity and Public Sector

job type: Fixed Term Contract

salary: £65,000.00 - £70,000.00 per annum possible day rate

сonsultant: Leanne McCullough

date posted: 25/07/2026

We're partnering with a well-established care charity to recruit an Interim Head of Finance for an initial six-month contract.

Joining at a pivotal time, you'll lead the finance function through the annual budgeting cycle while driving improvements to financial planning and forecasting. A key priority will be supporting the implementation of a new planning tool, helping to enhance reporting, business partnering and financial insight across the organisation. There is a possibility the role could go permanent for the right candidate.

Key responsibilities

Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting and planning process.
Support the implementation of a new financial planning system.
Produce insightful management reporting and financial analysis.
Partner with budget holders and senior leaders to support decision-making.
Oversee monthly management accounts, cash flow forecasting and financial controls.
Ensure statutory and regulatory compliance.
Lead and develop a small finance team.

About you

You'll be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA) with experience leading finance in a complex organisation.

You'll bring:

Strong budgeting, forecasting and FP&A experience.
A commercial, business-partnering approach.
Experience improving finance processes or implementing planning/reporting systems.
Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to communicate financial information clearly.
Charity sector experience is beneficial but not essential.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make an immediate impact within a purpose-led organisation, leading a critical planning cycle while helping shape the future of its finance function.

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