Interim Financial Controller

Robert Half Careers; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic SME in Leicester is seeking an experienced Interim Finance Director for a 6-month on-site contract. This leadership role involves managing finance operations, overseeing financial reporting, and providing insights to support business strategy. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in finance leadership and a proven ability to enhance financial controls and processes. Join us and lead a small finance team through this period of transition.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in finance leadership roles, preferably in SMEs.
• Ability to oversee various finance functions and operations.
• Proven track record of improving financial controls and processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance function and manage daily financial operations.
• Oversee production of management accounts and financial statements.
• Provide financial insights and support to leadership for decision-making.
• Enhance financial controls and efficiency across the organization.
• Manage banking relationships and working capital.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Cash flow management

Job description

Interim Finance Director - SME - Leicester (On-site, 5 days / week, 6-month contract)

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Interim Finance Director to join a dynamic SME based in Leicester. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing all finance operations and supporting business performance through a period of transition. The assignment will be full-time, on-site, for 6 months.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the finance function and manage the day-to-day financial operations, including accounting, cash flow, forecasting, budgeting, and reporting.
• Oversee the production of accurate management accounts and financial statements in line with company and statutory requirements.
• Provide financial insight and challenge to the senior leadership team, supporting business strategy and decision-making.
• Review and enhance financial controls, processes, and systems to improve efficiency and compliance.
• Manage banking relationships, cash management, and working capital.
• Support or lead year-end audit, tax submissions, and liaison with external advisors.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a small finance team, ensuring clear objectives and professional development.
• Provide scenario modelling and strategic recommendations to support business change, growth initiatives, or restructuring as required.

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