Interim Finance Director

Michael Page; Southampton; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an Interim Finance Director in Southampton to oversee the finance function within the healthcare sector and provide clear financial direction for day-to-day decision-making.

You will lead budgeting, forecasting, management accounts, and financial reporting, presenting findings to senior stakeholders and driving improvements in controls and processes during a ~6-month fixed-term engagement.

Qualifications

• Strong experience leading a finance function and managing financial reporting.
• Proven ability to prepare budgets, forecasts and management accounts.
• Confidence in analysing financial data and turning it into clear recommendations.
• Experience reviewing financial processes and improving the quality of reporting.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to a range of stakeholders.
• A practical approach to prioritising work within an Accounting & Finance department.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day running of the finance function.
• Prepare and review management accounts to give stakeholders a reliable view of financial performance.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting activity, helping the business plan with confidence.
• Provide financial analysis and insight to support sound commercial decisions.
• Review financial controls and reporting processes to improve accuracy and consistency.
• Work with colleagues across the business to clarify financial information and resolve queries.
• Present financial findings in a clear, practical format for senior stakeholders.

Skills

Finance leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

Management accounts

Financial analysis

Stakeholder communication

Financial controls & reporting

Job description

As an Interim Finance Director in Southampton, you will oversee the finance function within the healthcare sector and provide clear financial direction for day-to-day decision-making. You will help keep financial information accurate, timely and useful across the business.

Client Details

The organisation operates in the healthcare industry in Southampton.

Description

Lead the day-to-day running of the finance function, ensuring clear priorities and accurate financial information.

• Prepare and review management accounts to give stakeholders a reliable view of financial performance.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting activity, helping the business plan with confidence.
• Provide financial analysis and insight to support sound commercial decisions.
• Review financial controls and reporting processes to improve accuracy and consistency.
• Work with colleagues across the business to clarify financial information and resolve queries.
• Present financial findings in a clear, practical format for senior stakeholders.

Profile

• Strong experience leading a finance function and managing financial reporting.
• Proven ability to prepare budgets, forecasts and management accounts.
• Confidence in analysing financial data and turning it into clear recommendations.
• Experience reviewing financial processes and improving the quality of reporting.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to a range of stakeholders.
• A practical approach to prioritising work within an Accounting & Finance department.

Job Offer

Fixed-term contract for approximately 6 months.

Salary of 85-95k dependent on the level of experience.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best