RM Recruit are partnering with a Shropshire based charity in the recruitment of an Interim Finance Director for their team. This c£20 million income charity requires an experienced director level accounting professional who can demonstrated experience in both strategic and operational leadership of finance teams, including full line-management responsibility-setting clear objectives and KPIs, conducting appraisals, addressing performance issues, and supporting staff development.Duties will include, but not be limited to:Deliver an effective and robust financial management service for the Charity and its subsidiary, ensuring full compliance with regulatory frameworks, accounting standards, and internal governance requirements.Provide strategic financial leadership that underpins the Charity''s long-term sustainability, growth ambitions, and delivery of high-quality services.Lead the year-end audit process and produce financial statements in full compliance with FRS 102 and the Charities SORP.Oversee the timely production of monthly Group Management Accounts, ensuring high-quality reporting supported by insightful commentary, variance analysis, trend interpretation, and decision-focused insights for the SLT and Trustees.Manage all tax and VAT obligations, ensuring full legislative compliance while proactively identifying opportunities to reduce liabilities where appropriate.Oversee the preparation and submission of Gift Aid claims, ensuring accuracy, compliance with HMRC requir