Finance Director (12-Month FTC)

Rutherford Briant; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An ambitious organization is seeking an Interim Finance Director to provide strategic oversight and hands-on leadership during a pivotal transition. This role involves leading the finance function, developing financial strategies, and guiding senior leadership through critical decision-making processes. Join a dynamic environment where your influence and expertise will shape the financial future of the organization. Apply now for this impactful opportunity.

Benefits

High-level strategic influence

Flexible or hybrid working options

Opportunity to shape financial direction

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualified experience as a Finance Director.
• Successful track record in senior finance leadership roles.
• Experience in complex or transitioning businesses.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance function ensuring accurate reporting and controls.
• Drive financial strategy, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Advise CEO and senior leadership on financial matters.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Communication

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Job description

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)

Benefits: 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.