Interim Director of Finance and Operations

Interim Director of Finance and Operations

Initial up to 6 month fixed-term contract

Part Time 2-4 days per week, flexible

Hybrid, 1-2 days on site in Angel, London

£90, 000 Pro Rata

Our client champions young women aged 18 to 30 on low or no pay. They re here to create a more equal world of work and raise young women s incomes. They offer young women free coaching, feedback on job applications and information to help them get where they want to be. They bring together a network of thousands of young women to support each other, build their self-belief, and have their voices heard. They work with young women to campaign for equality in the workplace, and their research provides insight into what young women s lives are really like, fuelling their campaigns for change.

This is a critical executive role, providing strategic financial and operational leadership as part of the Senior Leadership Team while they recruit for the permanent position. During this interim period, the postholder will bring stability and expertise to the Finance and Operations function, effectively manage the team, ensure robust financial leadership and systems, while driving forward key organisational projects, including the CRM/data programme.

Main responsibilities and key deliverables:

• Effectively lead and manage the Finance and Operations Team

• Provide strategic financial leadership including of the audit process, board reporting and, assisted by our outsourced investment advisors, oversight of the charity s endowment and investments

• Establish good working relationships with key stakeholders across the organisation and externally

• Drive forward the timely delivery of the cross organisational data/CRM project, with external expert advice

About you:

• Fully qualified accountant (ICAEW/ ACA / ACCA / CIMA / CIPFA or equivalent) essential

• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills with the ability to lead others to achieve required results.

• Excellent organisational and project management skills.

• Digitally confident, with advanced skills in MS Excel and finance and accounting software (experience with Xero desirable)

• Significant experience of leadership, management and development of staff.

How to Apply
Please submit an up-to-date CV via the Prospectus website using the link below, and indicate your preferred number of part-time working days within your application.

Candidates of all genders and backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

If you wish to apply using an alternative format, please contact Prospectus.

Timeline
Application deadline: Sunday, 10 May Midnight
Interviews with the organisation: 15th May, in person
CVs will be assessed on a rolling basis and early application is encouraged.

Please note that candidates must be available for a start date in May/June 2026