Head of Finance
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer issued few or no visas recently
Pro only
Salary
Pro sees the advertised pay
£75,100
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 1131 (72% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £75,100, and Altum Consulting is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 2421 (Chartered and certified accountants) or SOC 3534 (Financial accounts managers). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1131 Financial managers and directors Most likely code | £52,600 Clears | £60,100 Clears | £67,600 Clears | £75,100 Clears |
2421 Chartered and certified accountants Also possible | £34,500 Clears | £39,400 Clears | £44,300 Clears | £49,200 Clears |
3534 Financial accounts managers Also possible | £33,400 Clears | £44,700 Clears | £44,700 Clears | £44,700 Clears |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
We are pleased to be partnering with a major international charity to recruit an Interim Head of Finance.
The organisation works globally to tackle poverty, inequality and humanitarian need, partnering with communities and organisations across a wide range of countries.
This is a senior interim role reporting to the Chief Operations Officer, with responsibility for leading core financial operations, financial control, planning and reporting across a geographically dispersed finance team. The organisation is looking for someone who can start as soon as possible, ideally during November, and provide experienced leadership through an important period for the finance function.
About the role
The Interim Head of Finance will oversee a broad remit covering financial operations, management and statutory reporting, planning and budgeting, cashflow and financial control.
Key responsibilities will include:
Overseeing the production of management accounts and year-end financial statements
Supporting the completion of the current year-end accounts and responding to outstanding audit queries
Leading budgeting, financial planning and quarterly reforecasting
Managing cashflow and supporting the organisation's approach to restricted and unrestricted funding
Maintaining strong financial controls and ensuring consistent processes across the finance function
Providing leadership and support to a geographically dispersed international team
Managing senior finance team members, including the Head of Payroll and Financial Operations Lead
Supporting the development of the finance team structure and helping strengthen capability, accountability and ways of working
Acting as a senior finance partner to colleagues across the organisation
The finance team has been through a period of change and is relatively new in places, so this role will suit someone who is comfortable providing hands-on leadership while also bringing structure, consistency and clear oversight.
The ideal candidate will bring
Significant experience operating at Head of Finance, Financial Controller or equivalent senior level
Strong financial control and financial operations experience
Experience overseeing year-end accounts and external audit
Strong management accounting, budgeting, forecasting and cashflow experience
Experience working with restricted and unrestricted funding
Strong people management skills and the ability to lead teams through periods of change
Experience working within an international organisation and across geographically dispersed teams
The confidence to work with senior stakeholders and provide clear financial leadership
Experience within the charity, NGO or wider not-for-profit sector would be particularly useful
They are looking for someone who can quickly get to grips with the finance function, support the existing team and provide stability and direction while longer-term recruitment and organisational changes take place.
Key details
Salary: £82,000 per annum
Contract: Fixed-term interim contract, expected to run until at least the end of March
Start date: ASAP, ideally during November
Working pattern: Full-time
Hybrid working: Two office days per week, from Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
Location: London, with an expected move to offices near Fenchurch Street
The organisation is open to candidates who may ultimately be interested in the permanent opportunity, although the immediate priority is securing an experienced interim who can provide strong leadership and continuity over the coming months.
To apply or find out more, please submit your CV or contact us for a confidential conversation.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Altum Consulting, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Financial managers and directors (SOC 1131) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~395k in sample- Middle half £50,856–115,596
- Median £75,972
- Going rate £75,100
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £52,600–67,600
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Not necessarily. Altum Consulting holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 1131 going rate of £75,100. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.