Interim Commercial Finance Director (6–12 Month FTC | Temp-to-Perm Potential)

RecruitMe; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading low-carbon company is seeking an Interim Commercial Finance Director for a 6–12 month contract. The role involves shaping commercial strategy and financial governance while working closely with senior leadership. The ideal candidate will have a strong FP&A background, excellent financial modelling skills, and the ability to communicate complex financial data effectively. This position is home-based with national travel required and offers a chance to make a significant impact in a growing market.

Qualifications

• Strong FP&A background combined with asset finance exposure.
• Excellent financial modelling and analysis capability.
• Ability to articulate complex financial positions to senior investors.

Responsibilities

• Leading commercial finance strategy and scenario planning.
• Evaluating new products and partnership opportunities.
• Strengthening financial controls and forecasting.

Skills

FP&A background

Financial modelling

Commercial acumen

Ability to articulate complex financial positions

Understanding of statutory accounting

Risk management

Job description

Interim Commercial Finance Director (6–12 Month FTC | Temp-to-Perm Potential)

Up to £90,000 | Home-Based with UK Travel | Inside IR35

Low-Carbon Market Leader | Rapidly Expanding | Entrepreneurial

Our low-carbon, market-leading client is in a major growth phase and is seeking a commercially sharpInterim Commercial Finance Directorto help scale their rapidly expanding Low Carbon business unit.

This is a high-impact role working directly with senior leadership and shaping commercial strategy at a pivotal moment in the organisation’s journey.

The Opportunity

You will partner closely with the Managing Director (Low Carbon) and the Finance Director (New Ventures), helping to drive strategic commercial decisions, evaluate new products and partnerships, and ensure strong financial governance across a fast-growing portfolio.

This suits a forward-thinking finance leader who can balance entrepreneurial agility with robust financial discipline.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading commercial finance strategy, modelling and scenario planning
• Evaluating new products, commercial proposals and partnership opportunities
• Supporting negotiations and long-term commercial frameworks
• Strengthening financial controls, forecasting and risk management
• Providing commercial insight to senior stakeholders, customers and partners
• Helping shape business development and long-term growth strategy

What We’re Looking For

• Strong FP&A background combined with asset finance and long-term corporate/project finance exposure
• Excellent financial modelling and analysis capability
• Ability to articulate complex financial positions to senior investors and customers
• Strong understanding of statutory accounting, tax and treasury
• Commercial acumen, adaptability, and the ability to operate credibly in a growth-stage environment

Role Details

• 6–12 Month Fixed-Term Contract
• Temp-to-Perm Potential
• Home-based with national travel
• Monday–Friday
• Inside IR35 (no outside-IR35 contractors)

Why This Role?

A rare opportunity to influence the financial and commercial direction of a UK low-carbon leader—combining strategic impact, board-level exposure and the chance to shape new propositions in one of the UK’s fastest-growing markets.

Interested?

If you’re a commercially minded finance leader with strong modelling capability and experience in high-growth, asset-heavy or low-carbon environments, we’d like to speak with you.