Interim Finance Director

Pratap Partnership Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Interim Finance Director to lead a high-impact financial project in York. The successful candidate will reshape financial reporting and mentor the finance team during a pivotal growth period. Candidates must hold a professional accountancy qualification with significant experience in a senior finance role. This role offers a chance to influence decision-making and drive transformation.

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior finance leadership role within a complex, fast-paced organisation.
• Strong background in the transformation of financial systems and processes.
• Exceptional communication skills to engage with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Reshape financial reporting and management information structure.
• Redefine and standardise the accounts and reporting framework.
• Mentor and support the finance team through the transition process.

Skills

Financial reporting

Stakeholder management

Change leadership

Proactive approach

Education

Professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

Sage 200

Job description

Overview

Pratap Partnership is working exclusively with a dynamic and acquisitive organisation based in York to recruit an Interim Finance Director for six months. This is a great opportunity for an experienced, technically and commercially astute finance professional to make an impact by owning a high-profile project at a pivotal time in the company's growth journey.

Responsibilities

• As Interim Finance Director, you will play a key leadership role in reshaping the financial reporting and management information structure of the business. Working closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation, you will:
• Redefine and standardise the accounts and reporting framework.
• Develop and implement best-in-class MI that supports informed decision-making.
• Quickly build a deep understanding of the business, its operational complexities, systems, and processes, so that you can make insightful recommendations.
• Mentor and support the wider finance team through the transition process.

Qualifications

• Professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role, ideally within a complex, fast-paced organisation.
• A strong background in financial reporting and the transformation of systems and processes
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with the confidence to challenge and lead change.
• Experience with Sage 200

If you are looking to make a lasting impact in a collaborative business, please contact Nicola Beach for further details.