via Reed · 8 September 2026 ·11 days ago

Interim Head of Finance

Michael Page Finance
Manchester Contract GBP 156,000 – 182,000
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This Interim Head of Finance, based in Manchester. You'll help ensure accurate calculations and compliance while supporting the organisation's accounting and finance functions.

Client Details

This organisation operates in the not-for-profit sector and is based in Manchester.

Description

  • Own and lead the Group's strategy, ensuring compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements while supporting the organisation's financial sustainability and growth ambitions.

  • Lead the transformation of the finance function, delivering modern, efficient and resident-focused services that maximise appropriate income recovery, improve financial performance and balance affordability considerations.

  • Drive continuous improvement across operating models, systems, processes and data, enhancing service quality, operational efficiency, governance and the resident experience

  • Lead and develop high-performing teams while fostering strong partnerships across Finance, Operations, Technology and Resident Services to deliver excellent outcomes for residents and the organisation.

  • Providing advice to the Executive Team, Board and senior stakeholders on regulatory change, emerging risks, policy developments and sector best practice.

  • Ensure a robust control framework is in place, maintaining strong governance, effective risk management, financial integrity, audit assurance and compliance with internal and external requirements.

Profile

A successful Interim Head Of Finance should have:

  • Significant senior leadership experience in Finance management within a complex and regulated organisation.

  • Proven track record of developing and delivering strategy, transformation and service improvement programmes.

  • Experience of leading high-performing teams through change, embedding accountability and continuous improvement.

  • Essential the candidates have previous strong experience within the Housing sector.

Job Offer
  • Daily rate between £600 and £700, dependent on the level of experience.

  • Temporary contract with a competitive day rate.

  • Hybrid working in Manchester

If you're interested in this role, apply now.

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