Interim Finance Director

Alexander Daniels Finance Recruitment; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious organisation in England is seeking an experienced Interim Finance Director to lead and stabilise the finance team during a pivotal transition. You will oversee business integration and take a hands-on role in management accounts and strategic projects. The role requires a leader who is immediately available and can thrive in a fast-paced environment. This is an initial 3-month contract with the potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Proven Interim Finance Director with experience in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to lead teams through uncertainty while maintaining strategic focus.
• Immediately available for impactful work.
• 3- Experience leading acquisitions integration and system integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the integration of two recent business acquisitions.
• Oversee an in-flight system integration ensuring successful implementation.
• Support and stabilise the finance team during organisational transition.
• Take a hands-on role in Management Accounts, VAT, and financial deadlines.
• Deliver business modelling and contribute to strategic projects.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Financial expertise

Team management

Adaptability

Job description

A prestigious organisation based in Derbyshire is seeking an experienced Interim Finance Director to provide immediate leadership, stability, and hands‑on financial expertise during a pivotal period of change. This is a high‑profile assignment requiring a seasoned interim who can operate confidently at both strategic and operational levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the integration of two recent business acquisitions
• Oversee an in‑flight system integration, ensuring continuity and successful implementation
• Support and stabilise the finance team during a period of organisational transition
• Take a hands‑on role in Management Accounts, VAT, and key financial deadlines
• Deliver business modelling and contribute to a range of forward‑looking strategic projects

About You

You will be a proven Interim Finance Director who:

• Thrives in fast‑paced, evolving environments
• Brings structure, clarity, and direction quickly
• Is comfortable rolling up your sleeves while maintaining a strategic view
• Can inspire confidence and lead teams through uncertainty
• Is immediately available and ready to make an early impact

Duration

• Initial 3‑month contract, with potential for extension

If you’re an experienced interim looking for a role where you can deliver tangible impact quickly, we’d love to hear from you.