Interim Finance Director — Strategic, High-Volume Finance

GAP Careers; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

33 days of holiday entitlement

Job summary

A prominent UK-based company is seeking a Finance Director for a temporary contract in Blackburn. The ideal candidate will be ACA/CIMA/ACCA qualified with at least 5 years of experience in a financial director role within manufacturing and retail. This role involves overseeing payroll, credit control, budgeting, and ensuring the financial health of the company. Strong analytical skills and leadership abilities are essential. Salary ranges from £80K to £100K, plus a retainer bonus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a FD role within a manufacturing and retail operation.
• Proven track record of driving process improvements.
• Strong judgment and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee payroll team and ensure accurate payroll processing.
• Manage credit control and reconcile large data sets.
• Control budgeting process and P&L accounts.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Leadership

Analytical skills

Financial strategy development

Education

ACA/CIMA/ACCA Qualified

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

A prominent UK-based company is seeking a Finance Director for a temporary contract in Blackburn. The ideal candidate will be ACA/CIMA/ACCA qualified with at least 5 years of experience in a financial director role within manufacturing and retail. This role involves overseeing payroll, credit control, budgeting, and ensuring the financial health of the company. Strong analytical skills and leadership abilities are essential. Salary ranges from £80K to £100K, plus a retainer bonus.