Role Overview An interim Finance Director (interim FD) is an experienced senior finance professional who joins a business for a defined period, typically between three and twelve months. The interim FD operates with the full authority and responsibility of a permanent FD but without the long‑term commitment of a permanent hire.
Responsibilities
Immediate financial control – review management accounts, cash flow, and reporting, identify issues and take ownership of the numbers from week one.
Board‑level reporting – provide clear, concise reporting to the board and shareholders.
Finance team management – assess the existing team, identify gaps, and ensure day‑to‑day function runs smoothly.
Strategic financial advice – input on capital structure, working capital, debt and growth decisions.
Transaction support – lead or support finance workstream for fundraises, sales, acquisitions, or refinancing.
Permanent hire handover – prepare thorough handover for incoming permanent FD where applicable.
Qualifications
Qualified finance professional – typically CIMA or ICAEW members.
Experience operating at board level and leading finance teams.
Experience managing transactions or complex financial situations.
Ability to deliver results under pressure and communicate effectively with executive stakeholders.
Benefits
Flexibility – no notice period, no redundancy obligation, and the ability to end the engagement once the need has been met.
Immediate impact – start within days of brief, with a curated shortlist of candidates presented typically within 3–7 working days.
Cost‑effective – priced per day, allowing comparison with permanent hires and enabling budget control for temporary needs.
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