Head of Finance (6 months, temporary)
Location- Grimsby
Salary - £80k-£100k
Benjamin Edwards are recruiting an Interim Head of Finance for a rapidly growing, private equity–backed business. This is a high-impact opportunity for an experienced finance leader to take ownership of a busy finance function, ensuring operational stability while driving meaningful improvements across reporting, controls, and data quality. This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone who enjoys working in fast-paced, evolving environments and can quickly add value during a period of change and upcoming transformation. As Interim Head of Finance, you will have full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the finance function, leading a team of approximately 12 and acting as a key partner to the Finance Director and wider leadership team.
The role of Head of Finance
Own and lead all finance activities, including month-end close, stat accounts, management accounts, cashflow, and balance sheet control
Manage, mentor, and develop a finance team of around 12
Improve reporting timelines, accuracy, and overall data quality
Strengthen financial controls and embed best-practice processes
Support the Finance Director on commercial, strategic, and value-creation initiatives
Partner with stakeholders across operations and the wider Group
Prepare the business for future growth and private equity–driven milestones
The ideal candidate for the role of Head of Finance
Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
Experience of high growth or PE backed business
Proven experience as a Head of Finance, Financial Controller, or in a similar senior finance role
Background in private equity–backed or high-growth businesses
Available at short notice and able to make an immediate impact
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Benjamin Edwards, please do not hesitate to apply