Job type
TemporaryLocation
DevonWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Public Service AccountingIndustry
Government & Public ServicesPay
£ CompetitiveClosing date
28 Jul 2026
Interim Head of Finance job in Devon
Interim Head of Finance & Governance
Location: Devon (hybrid working available)
Contract: Temporary / Interim
Rate: Up to £400 per day (inside or outside IR35 depending on contract)
Start: ASAP
Contract: Temporary / Interim
Rate: Up to £400 per day (inside or outside IR35 depending on contract)
Start: ASAP
An established organisation in Devon is seeking an experienced Interim Head of Finance & Governance to provide senior financial leadership and ensure robust financial management, compliance, and governance during a period of transition.
The Role
Reporting to the senior leadership team, you will take responsibility for the organisation’s financial stewardship and provide high-quality financial advice to senior stakeholders. This is a hands-on interim role, combining strategic oversight with operational leadership.
Key responsibilities include:
- Acting as the lead financial officer, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and best practice
- Leading budget preparation, monitoring, and medium-term financial planning
- Overseeing year-end accounts and liaising with external auditors
- Ensuring strong financial controls, risk management, and governance arrangements
- Advising senior leaders on financial strategy, policy, and decision-making
- Managing and supporting the finance function and associated central services
- Overseeing payroll, investments, reserves, grants, and contractual commitments
About You
You will be an experienced senior finance professional, ideally with exposure to the public or not-for-profit sector, who is comfortable operating at leadership level in an interim capacity.
You will bring:
- Significant experience in a senior financial leadership role
- Strong knowledge of financial regulations, governance, and audit requirements
- A relevant professional qualification (e.g. CIPFA, ACCA, CIMA, AAT) or equivalent experience
- Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder-management skills
- The confidence to act as a trusted adviser to senior leaders and boards
What’s on Offer
- Interim assignment with flexible working arrangements
- Day rate up to £400 per day
- Hybrid working with a Devon based organisation
- Opportunity to make a tangible impact during a key period
