Interim Head Of Finance

The Interim Head of Finance will be a key member of UCP’s Leadership Team and have responsibility for the overall financial management of the charity and its subsidiaries.

It is anticipated that the role will be for an initial six-month period, with any extension to be subject to agreement with the UCP Board. The primary place of work will be the Union Chapel offices, with any remote working being subject to agreement. 

During a period of review and resetting of the business strategy and plan, the UCP Board are keen to appoint a person that can undertake a thorough review of the internal finance function to ensure the function is robust and fit for purpose, and delivers effectively to key stakeholders both internally and externally in line with its mission, aims and values.  The post holder will make recommendations for approval and subsequent implementation. In addition, the role includes oversight of the finance function where day to day activities are managed by a full-time Finance Manager.  

The key stakeholders are the UCP/UCD/The Margins Project boards, the Finance and Remuneration Committee, external funders/suppliers/promoters and internal organisational budget holders. The review will encompass the development and implementation of management reports for budget holders, board reporting packs, and a review and strengthening of financial procedures and controls  

The successful candidate will be an exceptional finance leader with proven experience of all the main elements of running and developing a finance function, including management and statutory accounts production, budget setting, forecasting, cashflow management, fund accounting and reserves monitoring.  In addition, the candidate will have experience of reporting to multiple boards, managing competing priorities and strategic leadership on the financial elements of the business plan.