Job Description
Interim Finance Director – Utilities / Sector‑Relevant Experience Essential
Location: Cheshire
Duration: 6 Months
Start: Immediate
A rapidly growing, privately owned multi‑utilities business is seeking an outstanding Interim Finance Director to provide immediate financial leadership during a period of expansion and operational change.
We are specifically looking for candidates with utilities or closely sector‑relevant experience—including multi‑utilities, energy, water, gas, electricity, telecoms infrastructure, or other regulated/asset‑intensive environments. This experience is essential to ensure immediate impact.
Key Focus Areas
* Lead financial strategy, planning, forecasting, and scenario modelling
* Strengthen financial controls, reporting, governance, and compliance
* Manage cashflow, working capital, and capital investment typical of utilities operations
* Support tariff/pricing models, cost‑to‑serve analysis, and regulatory reporting
* Provide financial evaluation, modelling and due diligence for acquisition opportunities
* Partner with operations, engineering, and commercial teams to drive performance
About You
* Fully qualified accountant (CIMA/ACA/ACCA)
* Proven Finance Director or senior finance leader within utilities or a directly relevant regulated sector
* Strong commercial insight and ability to operate both strategically and hands‑on
* Confident influencing senior stakeholders and delivering impact at pace