Interim Group Finance Director

Matchtech; Whiteley; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organisation is seeking an experienced Interim Group Finance Director to lead financial operations on a 15-month contract. Based in Whiteley, this role requires oversight of reporting, governance, and financial control, including managing a broad finance function. Ideal candidates are fully qualified accountants with significant leadership experience in fast-paced environments and strong IFRS knowledge. The position offers a salary range of £120,000 to £140,000, and working is hybrid with 2 days from home.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with extensive leadership experience.
• Proven experience managing large finance functions in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience leading Group finance across international entities.

Responsibilities

• Lead Group financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Oversee Group consolidation and IFRS compliance.
• Support Board and Audit Committee reporting.
• Provide commercial insight for performance improvement.
• Oversee payroll, treasury, tax, and cashflow management.
• Drive continuous improvement across finance operations.

Skills

Leadership experience

Technical accounting expertise

IFRS compliance knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Experience in fast-paced environments

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Job description

Interim Group Finance Director

Location: Whiteley (Hybrid - 2 days from home)

Contract: 15-month FTC (from Feb 2026)

Salary: £120,000 - £140,000

A leading organisation in Whiteley is seeking an experienced Interim Group Finance Director to cover a 15-month fixed term contract. Reporting directly to the Group CFO, you will have full oversight of group financial operations, reporting, governance, and financial control across UK and international entities.

You will lead a broad finance function, including Operational Finance, Management Accounts, Financial Accounts, Tax, FP&A, Treasury and project finance teams, ensuring accurate reporting, strong financial controls, and effective business partnering across the Group. This role would suit an experienced senior finance leader with exceptional technical accounting expertise, strong stakeholder engagement skills, and a hands‑on, adaptable approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Group financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and statutory accounts.
• Oversee Group consolidation, IFRS compliance and AIM reporting.
• Support Board, Audit Committee and investor reporting.
• Provide commercial insight to improve performance and margin optimisation.
• Oversee billing, credit control, payroll, treasury, tax and cashflow management.
• Lead audit processes and strengthen Group-wide financial controls.
• Drive continuous improvement across finance operations.

Required Skills & Experience

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with extensive leadership experience.
• Strong technical accounting and IFRS knowledge.
• Proven experience managing large finance functions in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment.
• Excellent communicator with strong stakeholder and Board‑level engagement skills.
• Experience within an AIM‑listed or PLC environment is highly desirable.
• Experience leading Group finance across international entities is essential.

If you meet the above requirements and can start in February 2026, we'd love to hear from you, apply today.