Interim Finance Director - Transformation

Axon Moore Group Ltd; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Axon Moore Group Ltd. is seeking an Interim Finance Director to lead a major finance transformation in a technology-focused business.

You will work closely with the CFO and CEO to deliver a tangible programme, shaping the future operating model and ensuring seamless delivery of improvements across systems, processes and governance. The role requires hands-on leadership, strong stakeholder engagement at board level, and the ability to onboard quickly to drive early benefits within a 12-month

Qualifications

• Prior experience as Finance Director or equivalent senior finance leader.
• Proven track record in finance transformation projects.
• Experience delivering ERP implementations and system changes.
• Strong stakeholder management at CEO/board level.
• Hands-on leadership with rapid onboarding and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Assess finance systems, design a prioritised transformation roadmap.
• Drive improvements across financial close, forecasting, reporting, controls and automation.
• Provide hands-on leadership, coaching and mentoring to the Commercial Finance team.
• Act as the finance lead on ERP and wider finance systems transformation.
• Define finance requirements for systems changes, including revenue recognition, financial controls, reporting and data quality.
• Work with IT, Sales Operations, Commercial teams and external partners on design, testing, data migration and implementation of new systems.
• Own finance sign-off for user acceptance testing, system cutover and post-go-live stabilisation.
• Act as a trusted finance partner to the CEO, CFO and executive leadership team, providing regular updates on transformation progress, risks and key decisions.

Skills

Finance leadership

Finance transformation

ERP systems

Stakeholder management

Interim experience

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Axon Moore are supporting a leading business, in South Yorkshire, in the appointment of an Interim Finance Director (Transformation).

The organisation is a well-established business operating within the technology sector, providing innovative software and services. With a strong reputation within its market, the business is embarking on a significant transformation of its finance function.

The successful candidate will take on a highly visible, hands-on leadership role, working closely with the CFO, CEO and wider executive team to drive the transformation of the finance function. This will involve improving systems, processes and ways of working, whilst developing the capability of the existing Commercial Finance team and preparing a designated successor for future senior leadership responsibility.

The key roles and responsibilities for this person will include:

• Assessing existing finance systems, processes and ways of working, developing and delivering a prioritised finance transformation roadmap.
• Driving improvements across financial close, forecasting, reporting, controls and automation, delivering measurable improvements in efficiency and accuracy.
• Providing hands-on leadership, coaching and mentoring to the Commercial Finance team, building capability and greater accountability across the business.
• Acting as the finance lead on ERP and wider finance systems transformation
• Defining finance requirements for systems changes, including revenue recognition, financial controls, reporting and data quality.
• Working closely with IT, Sales Operations, Commercial teams and external implementation partners to manage the design, testing, data migration and implementation of new systems.
• Owning finance sign-off for user acceptance testing, system cutover and post-go-live stabilisation.
• Acting as a trusted finance partner to the CEO, CFO and executive leadership team, providing regular updates on transformation progress, risks and key decisions.

The ideal candidate requirements for this role will include the following:

• Previous experience as a Finance Director, Financial Controller or equivalent senior finance leader.
• Proven track record of delivering finance transformation projects, covering systems, processes and operating models.
• Strong experience leading finance requirements within ERP or wider finance systems implementations.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the credibility and confidence to operate at CEO, CFO and board level.
• A hands-on leadership style, with the ability to balance strategic direction with practical delivery.
• Previous interim experience, with the ability to onboard quickly, deliver early improvements and ensure a structured handover.

This is an exciting Interim Finance Director (Transformation) assignment, offering the opportunity to lead a significant period of change within an established and growing business.

It is a 12 month contract and is looking for someone who can start at short notice.

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