Interim Finance Director

Interim Assignment | Minimum 6 Months | c. £390 - £425 per day

A respected and well-established organisation is seeking an experienced Interim Finance Director to provide strategic and operational leadership during a key phase of organisational development.

Working closely with the Director and Senior Leadership Team, you will take responsibility for financial performance, governance, reporting and planning, whilst ensuring the finance function continues to operate effectively and deliver high-quality support to the wider business.

This assignment will suit a commercially minded finance leader who can quickly establish credibility, provide clear direction and make an immediate impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide commercial insight and challenge to support organisational objectives.
• Evaluate strategic opportunities and investment decisions.

Financial Planning & Reporting

• Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities.
• Oversee management reporting and performance analysis.
• Ensure stakeholders receive accurate, timely and meaningful financial information.

Governance & Compliance

• Maintain robust financial controls and governance frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Lead external audit activity and manage relationships with external advisers.

Finance Operations

• Provide leadership across the finance function.
• Oversee cashflow, treasury and working capital management.
• Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes and reporting capability.

About You

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Proven experience at Finance Director, Deputy Finance Director or equivalent level.
• Strong technical accounting and financial leadership skills.
• Commercially astute with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Comfortable operating in both strategic and hands-on environments.
• Previous interim, change or transformation experience would be advantageous.

Start Date: Immediate or short notice preferred

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected organisation in a highly visible leadership role, providing expert financial guidance while supporting performance, governance and future growth.