Interim Finance DirectorThe OpportunityAn established, multi‑business distribution group is seeking an Interim Finance Director to lead a period of financial stabilisation andmercial transformation.Thepany operates high‑volume, warehouse‑led distribution models with broad product ranges, strong supplier relationships, and a shared customer base across multiple operating units. While fundamentally sound, the group is experiencing margin pressure, legacy finance processes, and seeks improvedmercial insight.This is a hands‑on interim assignment requiring amercially minded finance leader who can quickly bring clarity, control, and momentum.
The RoleThe Interim Finance Director will take ownership of the finance function while acting as a keymercial partner to sales, operations, and procurement.This role requires a strong on‑site presence and visible leadership, driving change not just within finance, but across the wider business.
Key Responsibilities
1. Establish a clear, credible view of revenue, margin, and profitability
2. Analyse performance by business unit, product, and customer
3. Strengthen financial controls, forecasting, and cash management
4. Improve the quality, accuracy, and usability of management information
5. Reduce reliance on anecdotal and sales‑led reporting
6. Modernise finance processes and introduce scalable ways of working
7. Lead, motivate, and uplift a small, established finance team
8. Act as amercial partner to sales and operations, improving pricing and margin discipline
9. Build finance capability capable of supporting significant top‑line growth
The Ideal CandidateYou will be an experienced Interim Finance Director or CFO with a proven track record of delivering impact inplex, margin‑sensitive environments.
Experience & Background
10. Distribution, wholesale, or supply‑chain‑led businesses
11. High‑volume, SKU‑rich operating models
12. Leading finance teams through change and transformation
13. Strengthening controls, insight, andmercial decision‑making
Skills & Style
14. Highly analytical and data‑driven
15. Hands‑on, pragmatic, and delivery‑focused
16. Confident, influencing senior stakeholders and challenging constructively.
Systems
17. Experience working with ERP systems in legacy or under‑performing states
18. Strong understanding of working capital, margin management, and forecasting
Contract Details
19. 6‑month interim assignment
20. On‑site role based in Luton
21. Immediate or short‑notice availability preferred
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