Interim Chief Financial Officer
Client: Allia Ltd
Role: Interim Chief Financial Officer
Location: Cambridge/hybrid (min 2-3 in person days required).
Salary: £90,000 per annum
Time commitment: 1 yr fixed term contract (starting mid to late March).
Full Time, 35 hours / 5 days per week
Closing date: Wednesday 25th February
Why join Allia as our Interim Chief Financial Officer?
Could you be our Interim Chief Financial Officer? We are looking for a collaborative and credible finance leader to join us here at Allia to cover a period of maternity leave.
This is an important moment for Allia, as the organisation continues to grow its reach and impact and long-term financial sustainability
Who is Allia?
Allia Ltd believe business is a powerful tool for delivering social and environmental impact. For more than 25 years, we've supported start-ups, small businesses, charities and social enterprises to grow and flourish.
We do this this through our 3 service areas:
- Workspace: Allia Future Business Centres
- Business Support: Allia Impact
- Financial Services: Allia C&C
What matters to Allia?
The UK is facing major social and environmental challenges. These include inequality, housing shortages, climate disruption and declining wellbeing. Our vision for 2030 is to scale a thriving ecosystem of innovation, entrepreneurship, and inclusion.
Only 1 in 10 new businesses are focused on solving these problems – we believe that’s not enough. Our mission is to double this number to 20% by 2030, making impact-led business the norm across the UK.
The impact we create starts with our people. We foster a culture that’s inclusive, supportive, and genuinely collaborative.
If you join Allia….
You’ll find a place where people and culture truly matter. Across the organisation, there is a strong, knowledgeable and supportive leadership team. You'll work closely with the Group Chief Executive, Executive Team and Board, both drawing on and adding to our collective expertise.
What is Allia looking for in an Interim CFO?
We are looking for an experienced senior finance leader who is comfortable operating at both strategic and operational levels, able to be decisive when needed, while also acting as a collaborative partner across the organisation.
You will play a key role in supporting and mentoring the finance team, fostering development, confidence, and high performance. A commitment to Allia’s mission and social purpose is essential, alongside the resilience, judgement, and pragmatism required to thrive in a fast-paced, impact-driven organisation.
We are particularly looking for someone who can:
- Provide leadership, oversight and development of the finance team
- Prepare quarterly Allia board finance reports and review management accounts
- Work with the CEO and Business Heads to implement the organisational strategy
- Demonstrate qualified ACA or ACCA with several years’ experience
Please make sure you read our Candidate Information Pack before applying. It contains important details about the role and our organisation.
What’s next?
Eastside People is supporting Allia Ltd in the recruitment of this role. You can click here/follow the link to apply today.
If you would like a call to discuss the role in more detail, please email Bernice at bernice@eastsidepeople.org to arrange a convenient time. Having a call of this kind will not influence the success or otherwise of your application.
The closing date for applications is Wednesday 25th February. Shortlisting interviews with Eastside People will take place shortly after. Shortlisted candidates will then have an interview with Allia shortly after this.
We acknowledge every application. You’ll always hear from us after taking the time to apply - we look forward to hearing from you!
