Interim Finance Director

Page Executive; Grã-Bretanha; Presencial; GBP 166 000 - 277 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Page Executive is seeking an experienced Interim Finance Director / CFO to lead the finance function through a period of transformation and performance improvement across a multi-country European operation.

The role reports to the Board, providing strategic leadership, robust financial control and hands-on delivery while driving cash flow, governance and performance improvements across multiple locations. Regular travel to Europe is required.

Qualificações

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent professional qualification.
• Previous Finance Director and/or CFO experience.
• Proven turnaround, restructuring, transformation or performance improvement track record.
• Strong cash flow and working capital management experience.
• Multi-site and multi-entity leadership experience.
• Commercial finance capability including pricing and profitability analysis.
• Experience improving reporting, forecasting and management information.
• Excellent stakeholder management at board level.
• Hands-on pragmatic leadership; strategic execution.
• Industrial, engineering, manufacturing or technical services background advantageous.

Responsabilidades

• Lead integrated financial planning and forecasting framework.
• Improve management information, performance reporting and KPI visibility.
• Drive cash flow, working capital and liquidity management.
• Identify and deliver cost optimisation and efficiency initiatives.
• Support organisational restructuring and transformation programmes.
• Strengthen controls, governance and risk management.
• Review finance systems and support technology improvements.
• Lead and develop finance teams across multiple locations.
• Act as trusted adviser to Board on strategic and commercial matters.
• Role requires regular travel across Europe (3–4 days/week).

Conhecimentos

Strategic leadership

Cash flow mgmt

Planning & forecasting

Management reporting

Stakeholder mgmt

Multi-entity leadership

Formação académica

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Ferramentas

ERP

Descrição da oferta de emprego

An established industrial services business is seeking an experienced Interim Finance Director / CFO to lead the finance function through a period of transformation, performance improvement and organisational change

Working closely with the Board and senior leadership team, you will drive financial visibility, improve performance, strengthen cash management and help create a platform for future growth across a multi-country European operation

Our client is a growing PE backed industrial services organisation operating across multiple European locations. The business provides critical technical services and solutions to industrial customers and is currently undertaking a significant transformation programme focused on improving performance, increasing efficiency and building the foundations for future growth.

The organisation is seeking a commercially astute Interim Finance Director who can provide both strategic leadership and hands-on delivery during a key phase of its development.

Description

Reporting directly to the Board, the Interim Finance Director / CFO will take responsibility for leading the finance function across a multi-entity European business.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing an integrated financial planning and forecasting framework.
• Improving management information, performance reporting and KPI visibility.
• Driving cash flow, working capital and liquidity management.
• Identifying and delivering cost optimisation and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Supporting organisational restructuring and business transformation programmes.
• Strengthening financial controls, governance and risk management.
• Reviewing finance systems and supporting technology improvement initiatives.
• Leading and developing finance teams across multiple locations.
• Acting as a trusted adviser to the Board and senior leadership team on strategic and commercial matters.
• This is a highly visible role requiring regular travel across Europe, typically 3-4 days per week.

Profile

The successful candidate is likely to possess:

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent professional qualification.
• Previous Finance Director and/or CFO experience.
• A proven track record of turnaround, restructuring, transformation or performance improvement programmes.
• Strong experience managing cash flow and working capital.
• Multi-site and multi-entity leadership experience.
• Strong commercial finance capability, including pricing, profitability and business performance analysis.
• Experience improving reporting, forecasting and management information.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to operate effectively at Board level.
• A hands-on and pragmatic approach, combining strategic thinking with execution.
• Experience within industrial, engineering, manufacturing, technical services or distribution environments would be advantageous.

Job Offer

• Initial six-month interim assignment.
• Significant autonomy and direct Board exposure.
• The opportunity to play a leading role in a major business transformation programme.
• UK-based position with regular European travel (typically 3-4 days per week).
• Potential for a longer-term engagement depending on business requirements and project progress.