Deputy Director of Finance

New Yesterday

  • Excellent interim strategic opportunity for 3-6 months
  • Predominant remote working and immediate start
  • About Our Client

    Kent based charity, with a growing trading entity

    Job Description

  • Act as a strategic finance partner to the CEO and SLT, advising on financial strategy, performance, and investment.
  • Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling aligned with organisational goals.
  • Provide insightful financial analysis to support commercial decisions and service development.
  • Monitor financial performance, identify risks/opportunities, and support corrective actions.
  • Develop pricing models and cost recovery strategies for commercial contracts.
  • Ensure compliance with financial policies, charity regulations, and contractual obligations.
  • Prepare and present management information packs and financial reports to senior stakeholders.
  • The Successful Applicant

    Essential:

  • Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or finalist with 5+ years post-qualification experience.
  • Proven track record in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights.
  • Experience influencing senior stakeholders and working cross-functionally with non-finance teams.
  • Skilled in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, modelling) and accounting software.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • The ability to start this role immediately
  • Desirable:

  • Knowledge of charity/social enterprise financial frameworks (SORP, Gift Aid, Restricted Funds).
  • Experience with SaaS business models, unit economics, and customer profitability.
  • Familiarity with public sector commissioning (e.g. NHS, local authorities).
  • Proficiency in Power BI, Tableau or other BI tools.
  • Understanding of social impact reporting and ESG metrics.
  • What's on Offer

  • Competitive daily rate up to £550 per day (if umbrella company)
  • Opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause in the not-for-profit sector.
  • The ability to predominantly work from home.
  • Location:
    Kent
    Job Type:
    FullTime