Interim Finance Director

Finatal; London; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services business is seeking an Interim Finance Director to guide the finance function through a strategic transformation. This hands-on leadership role requires a qualified accountant with significant experience in private equity environments, focusing on financial governance, reporting, and commercial strategy.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Finance Director in a private equity-backed business.
• Strong technical grounding and commercial acumen.
• Experience in professional services or consulting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance function and ensure robust financial controls.
• Manage board and investor reporting, including KPIs.
• Drive budgeting and cash management to support decisions.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Financial Governance

Commercial Insight

Stakeholder Management

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)

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Full Job Description

Title: Interim Finance Director

Location: London (Hybrid)

Ref: CLT0052

6 Months Contract

Finatal is partnering with a high-performing, private equity-backed professional services business undergoing a period of strategic transformation. Backed by a leading upper mid-market fund, the £150m revenue business is focused on driving operational excellence, executing bolt-on acquisitions, and delivering enhanced value creation. To steer the finance function through this critical phase, they are seeking an experienced Interim Finance Director to lead on financial governance, support the executive team, and help prepare the business for its next phase of growth.

Role Overview

As Interim Finance Director, you will report to the CEO and partner closely with both the Board and private equity stakeholders. You will be responsible for leading the finance function, implementing financial discipline, improving reporting frameworks, and providing commercial insight to shape strategic decision-making. This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone with a strong track record in PE environments and experience in professional services.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Acting as a strategic business partner to the CEO and executive team.
2. Leading the finance function, ensuring robust financial controls and compliance.
3. Managing and improving board and investor reporting, including KPIs and performance dashboards.
4. Driving forecasting, budgeting, and cash management to support commercial and investment decisions.
5. Leading on due diligence, integration, and financial planning for potential acquisitions.
6. Working closely with operational leads to optimise profitability and drive margin improvement.
7. Preparing the business for future value events, including refinancing or exit.
8. Mentoring and developing the finance team to build a scalable finance function.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with a strong technical grounding.
• Proven experience as Finance Director or equivalent in a private equity-backed business or blue-chip PLC.
• Background in professional services, consulting, or people-based businesses is preferred.
• Strong commercial acumen and a strategic mindset.
• Experience managing complex stakeholder environments, including Boards and PE funds.
• A hands-on leader who can balance strategic thinking with day-to-day delivery.
• Track record of supporting transformation, M&A, and value creation initiatives.