Interim Head of Finance
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Location: Maidstone (Hybrid Working)
Day Rate: £650 - £750 per day
We are supporting a well-established and growing construction business to appoint an Interim Head of Finance during a key period of change and growth.
This is a senior leadership role, offering full ownership of the finance function for a regional business unit. You will work closely with the Managing Director and senior leadership team, providing both financial control and commercial insight to support strategic decision-making.
The Role
* Lead and manage the finance function, ensuring strong financial control and governance
* Oversee month-end, management reporting and balance sheet integrity
* Deliver robust budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning processes
* Own cashflow forecasting and working capital management
* Provide commercial insight and challenge to operational and commercial teams
* Support development and investment appraisals
* Oversee joint venture reporting and partner relationships
* Lead audit processes and ensure compliance with financial and regulatory requirements
* Drive improvements across systems, processes and reporting
* Lead, mentor and develop the finance team
About You
* Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
* Proven experience operating at Head of Finance / Financial Controller level within construction or a similar project-based xsngvjr environment
* Strong technical accounting and financial control background
* Excellent FP&A capability, including budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management
* Experience working with joint ventures and complex reporting structures
* Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at senior level
* Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, changing environment
If this could be of interest, please get in touch to discuss further.