Interim Finance Director Hybrid, Controls & Reporting

Cedar; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A PE-backed Consumer business in Central London seeks an Interim Finance Director to lead financial reporting and controls post-acquisition. The role requires a qualified accountant with experience at Finance Director or Head of Finance level in investor-backed environments. You'll implement a robust financial control framework, ensuring compliance while leading a local finance team. Offered on a hybrid basis with a daily rate of £900 to £1,100, this position offers the chance to stabilize the finance function while making impactful changes.

Benefits

Direct exposure to PE stakeholders

Opportunity to stabilize finance function

Fast-paced, impactful environment

Qualifications

• Certified accountant with a strong financial governance background.
• Experience in leading financial initiatives post-acquisition.
• Confident in collaborating with senior stakeholders and auditors.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance function and implement financial control environments.
• Produce accurate monthly management accounts.
• Review and strengthen accounting processes.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards.
• Act as primary contact for external audits.
• Lead local finance team and improve processes.
• Support integration into group reporting.
• Identify financial risks and process inefficiencies.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)

Proven experience at Finance Director or Head of Finance level

Strong background in financial reporting

Experience with investor-backed environments

Hands-on, pragmatic approach

Job description

A PE-backed Consumer business in Central London seeks an Interim Finance Director to lead financial reporting and controls post-acquisition. The role requires a qualified accountant with experience at Finance Director or Head of Finance level in investor-backed environments. You'll implement a robust financial control framework, ensuring compliance while leading a local finance team. Offered on a hybrid basis with a daily rate of £900 to £1,100, this position offers the chance to stabilize the finance function while making impactful changes.