Interim Finance Director

Kate John Associates; United Kingdom; In loco; GBP 100.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A fast-growing technology business in the UK is looking for an Interim Finance Director for a 6-month fixed-term contract, with a potential to go permanent. The role involves leading finance operations and overseeing HR, providing strategic oversight during a critical expansion phase. Ideal candidates will have proven experience at the Finance Director or CFO level in a scaling business, with a strong commercial acumen and experience with fundraising. This hands-on role requires leadership skills to navigate a fast-paced environment.

Competenze

• Proven experience at Finance Director or CFO level in a scaling business.
• Experience gained from working within a smaller business where a clear eye for detail is essential.
• Direct experience supporting fundraising and Series funding rounds.

Mansioni

• Lead the end-to-end finance function: reporting, forecasting, budgeting, cash flow, and statutory compliance.
• Build and maintain robust financial models to support growth planning and scenario analysis.
• Deliver clear, accurate, board-level reporting and insight.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Financial analysis

Commercial acumen

Team management

Descrizione del lavoro

Interim Finance Director- 6 month fixed term contract with potential to go permanent.

This is a rare opportunity to join a high-growth, technology-led business at a defining moment. The culture is fast-paced, open, and hands-on, with real scope to influence fundraising, financial strategy, and operational governance. Ideal for an experienced, immediately available (or at short notice) Finance Director or CFO looking to make a meaningful impact.

Our client are an innovative, fast-growing technology business, entering a pivotal phase of growth. The business is scaling rapidly and is currently engaged in fundraising and preparation for its next stage of expansion.

We are seeking an experienced Interim Finance Director to lead the finance function through this pivotal period. Reporting directly to the CEO, this role will take full ownership of finance and hold line management responsibility for HR from a reporting, governance, and performance perspective.

This is a hands-on interim leadership role requiring both strategic oversight and practical delivery. The successful candidate will play a central role in strengthening financial discipline, supporting fundraising activity, and ensuring the organisation is structured to scale effectively.

Key Responsibilities

Finance Leadership

• Lead the end-to-end finance function: reporting, forecasting, budgeting, cashflow, and statutory compliance
• Build and maintain robust financial models to support growth planning and scenario analysis
• Ensure financial controls, systems, and processes are fit for a rapidly scaling business
• Deliver clear, accurate, board-level reporting and insight
• Act as the primary contact for auditors, advisors, and external finance stakeholders
• Play a supportive role in current and future fundraising activity
• Partner with the CEO/Managing Director to articulate the financial and commercial growth story

HR Oversight

• Line management responsibility for HR from a reporting and governance perspective
• Ensure headcount planning, workforce costs, and remuneration align with budgets and growth plans
• Support organisational scaling, role clarity, and cost controlEnsure people data and reporting is accurate and decision-useful

Leadership

• Act as a trusted partner to the senior leadership team
• Bring structure, pace, and clarity to a fast-moving, high-growth environment
• Challenge constructively while remaining pragmatic and delivery-focused

Experience

• Proven experience at Finance Director or CFO level in a scaling business
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to turn financial data into clear decisions
• Experience working closely with Boards, investors, and senior leadership teams
• Experience gained from working within a smaller business where a clear eye for the detail is essential.
• Background in VC-backed, PE-backed, or founder-led businesses
• Direct experience supporting fundraising and Series funding rounds
• Previous interim or transformation leadership experience