Finance Director (12-Month FTC)

Rutherford Briant Recruitment; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company based in Chelmsford is seeking an Interim Finance Director to lead during a critical period of transformation. This role involves overseeing financial strategy, managing relationships, and providing guidance at board level, offering a competitive daily rate and flexible working options.

Benefits

Competitive day rate, paid weekly

High-level strategic influence

Flexible or hybrid working

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualified experience in senior finance roles.
• Track record within complex or transitioning businesses.
• Proficiency in financial modelling.

Responsibilities

• Lead finance function ensuring accurate reporting and strong controls.
• Drive financial strategy, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Act as key advisor to CEO on all financial matters.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Change management

Education

Full accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

Financial systems and ERP platforms (e.g., 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...

• A competitive day rate, paid weekly
• 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.