Interim Finance Director

Trades Workforce Solutions; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare services company in the West Midlands is seeking an experienced Interim Finance Director to lead a financial transformation during a critical growth phase. The ideal candidate will implement financial strategies, establish reporting systems, and manage cash flow, ensuring alignment with private equity objectives. Candidates must have significant qualifications and experience in healthcare services and private equity-backed businesses. This contract is for 6-12 months with the potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Significant PQE and qualified in a financial field.
• Desirable experience in Healthcare Services/Suppliers or Care Homes.
• Proven experience in private equity-backed businesses.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement financial strategies to support growth objectives.
• Establish accurate financial reporting systems compliant with UK standards.
• Lead budgeting process with detailed forecasts for decision-making.
• Optimize cash flow and working capital for strategic investments.
• Enhance financial systems for efficiency and accuracy.
• Provide financial updates to the board and investors.
• Support due diligence and integration post-acquisition.

Skills

Financial Leadership

Strategic Decision-Making

Cash Flow Management

Stakeholder Communication

Education

Qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

Interim Finance Director – Healthcare Services (Midlands)

Contract: 6–12 months (with potential for extension)

Location: Midlands, UK

Status: Private Equity-backed

Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Start Date: Immediate

We are seeking an experienced Interim Finance Director to lead the financial transformation of a newly acquired healthcare services business. This role is crucial in establishing a robust finance function that aligns with private equity expectations, ensuring financial integrity, scalability, and strategic insight during a critical phase of organic growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Leadership & Strategy: Develop and implement financial strategies that support the company's growth objectives, ensuring alignment with private equity goals.
• Financial Reporting & Controls: Establish and maintain accurate financial reporting systems, ensuring compliance with UK accounting standards and private equity requirements.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead the budgeting process, providing detailed forecasts and variance analysis to inform strategic decision-making.
• Cash Flow & Working Capital Management: Optimize cash flow and working capital to support operational needs and strategic investments.
• Systems & Processes: Assess and enhance financial systems and processes to improve efficiency, scalability, and accuracy.
• Stakeholder Communication: Provide regular financial updates to the board, investors, and senior management, ensuring transparency and informed decision-making.
• Due Diligence & Integration: Support post-acquisition due diligence activities and integration processes, ensuring seamless alignment with corporate objectives.

Candidate Profile

• Qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) with significant PQE
• Experience in Healthcare Services/Suppliers or Care Homes – highly desirable
• Proven experience working in a PE backed business – 10-50mil
• Historic examples of scaling a business through organic growth
• Experience of creating a best in class finance function from previously outsourced accounts.