Finance Director

Dickson O'Brien; Liverpool City Region; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Dickson O'Brien is looking for an experienced Interim Finance Director to lead the finance function for an initial six-month assignment in Liverpool. The role is on-site initially with a mix of days in the office and at home, and a potential move to a four-day week.

You will report to the COO and collaborate with the Executive Team and Board to drive strategic financial leadership, governance and robust forecasting during a period of change.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with CFO/Finance Director level experience.
• Higher Education experience is advantageous but not essential.
• Able to engage with COO, Board and leadership team from day one.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational financial leadership.
• Lead and support the finance team.
• Oversee financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting.
• Strengthen financial controls, governance and processes.
• Support the CEO and Board with financial insight and decision-making.
• Manage audit, risk and statutory requirements.
• Review effectiveness of the finance function.
• Support organisational change and longer-term financial planning.

Skills

Strategic financial leadership

Finance team leadership

Stakeholder communication

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Job description

Interim Finance Director – 6 Month Contract

Liverpool | 6 Months

Role – onsite initially but usually 3 days in the office – 2 at home. They will consider a 4 day week.

We are currently supporting a Liverpool-based organisation with the appointment of an experienced Interim FD for an initial six-month assignment.

This is a senior leadership position requiring an experienced finance professional who can provide immediate leadership, stability and strategic financial oversight during an important period of change.

The Role

Reporting to the COO, the Interim FD will take responsibility for the leadership of the finance function and will work closely with the Executive Team and Board.

• Providing strategic and operational financial leadership
• Leading and supporting the finance team
• Financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting
• Strengthening financial controls, governance and processes
• Supporting the CEO and Board with financial insight and decision-making
• Managing audit, risk and statutory requirements
• Reviewing the effectiveness of the existing finance function
• Supporting organisational change and longer-term financial planning

About You

We are looking for a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with substantial experience at CFO, Finance Director level.

Previous Higher Education experience would be advantageous but is not essential. Candidates from FE, education, public sector, NHS, charity/not-for-profit or complex commercial organisations will also be considered.

You will be a confident senior stakeholder who can quickly establish credibility with the COO, Board and wider leadership team and be comfortable taking ownership from day one