Interim Finance Director

FD Capital; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 92,250 - 147,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility in contract duration

Immediate impact

Cost-effective daily pricing

Job summary

FD Capital is seeking an interim Finance Director based in Wolverhampton, UK. In this role, you will have full financial control, manage the finance team, and provide strategic advice to the board. The ideal candidate is a qualified finance professional with experience at board level and in managing transactions. This position offers immediate impact and flexibility, with daily pricing allowing for budget control. Start within days upon brief completion and enjoy a supportive environment for delivering results.

Qualifications

• Qualified finance professional – typically CIMA or ICAEW members.
• Experience operating at board level and leading finance teams.
• Experience managing transactions or complex financial situations.
• Ability to deliver results under pressure and communicate effectively with executive stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Immediate financial control – review management accounts, cash flow, and reporting.
• Board-level reporting – provide clear, concise reporting to the board.
• Finance team management – assess the existing team and ensure day-to-day function.
• Strategic financial advice – input on capital structure and growth decisions.
• Transaction support – lead finance workstream for fundraises or acquisitions.
• Prepare thorough handover for incoming permanent FD.

Skills

Financial control

Board-level reporting

Finance team management

Strategic financial advice

Transaction support

Effective communication

Education

CIMA or ICAEW membership

Job description

Role Overview

An interim Finance Director (interim FD) is an experienced senior finance professional who joins a business for a defined period, typically between three and twelve months. The interim FD operates with the full authority and responsibility of a permanent FD but without the long‑term commitment of a permanent hire.

Responsibilities

• Immediate financial control – review management accounts, cash flow, and reporting, identify issues and take ownership of the numbers from week one.
• Board‑level reporting – provide clear, concise reporting to the board and shareholders.
• Finance team management – assess the existing team, identify gaps, and ensure day‑to‑day function runs smoothly.
• Strategic financial advice – input on capital structure, working capital, debt and growth decisions.
• Transaction support – lead or support finance workstream for fundraises, sales, acquisitions, or refinancing.
• Permanent hire handover – prepare thorough handover for incoming permanent FD where applicable.

Qualifications

• Qualified finance professional – typically CIMA or ICAEW members.
• Experience operating at board level and leading finance teams.
• Experience managing transactions or complex financial situations.
• Ability to deliver results under pressure and communicate effectively with executive stakeholders.

Benefits

• Flexibility – no notice period, no redundancy obligation, and the ability to end the engagement once the need has been met.
• Immediate impact – start within days of brief, with a curated shortlist of candidates presented typically within 3–7 working days.
• Cost‑effective – priced per day, allowing comparison with permanent hires and enabling budget control for temporary needs.