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Are you an Interim Finance Director ready to lead during a pivotal period of change?
Our client, an ambitious and evolving organisation, is seeking an Interim Finance Director to provide strategic oversight and hands-on leadership during a time of transformation. This role is perfect for a commercially focused finance leader who can quickly embed themselves at board level, guide the finance function, and deliver immediate value.
Responsibilities:
As a Finance Director, you will...
* Lead the finance function, ensuring accurate reporting, strong controls, and commercial insight
* Drive financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning
* Act as a key advisor to the CEO and senior leadership team on all financial matters
* Manage relationships with external stakeholders including banks, auditors, and investors
* Support the board with scenario planning, performance analysis, and strategic investment decisions
* Oversee cash flow, working capital, and risk management activities
* Provide leadership to the finance team, embedding best practices and developing capability
Requirements:
As a Finance Director, you will need...
* A full accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with significant post-qualified experience
* A track record of success in senior finance leadership roles, ideally within complex or transitioning businesses
* Strong commercial acumen, with experience advising board-level stakeholders
* Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
* Experience with financial modelling, strategic planning, and change management
* Proficiency in financial systems and ERP platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite)
As a Finance Director, you will get...
* High-level strategic influence in a business-critical role
* Flexible or hybrid working, depending on client needs
* The opportunity to shape financial direction and drive business outcomes during a key phase
Ready to take the lead when it matters most? Apply now and guide financial strategy with impact and confidence.
Rutherford Briant is passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion. We seek individuals from the widest talent pool and encourage underrepresented talent to apply to vacancies with us. We are committed to recruitment processes that are fair for all, regardless of background and personal characteristics.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Director
Employment type
* Employment type
Contract
Job function
* Job function
Accounting/Auditing
* Industries
Accounting
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