Interim Head of Finance

Camino Search; London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in London is seeking an experienced Interim Head of Finance to oversee group financial reporting and budgeting for a maternity cover. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with a strong background in international finance and auditing. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence multiple European entities and collaborate with key stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior finance role within a multi-entity, international environment.
• Experience in a private equity-backed business is highly desirable.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and experience with audit processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of group financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Lead the group reporting function across US, APAC and EMEA.
• Manage the preparation and consolidation of budgets, forecasts, and cash flow statements.
• Lead and complete all audit processes, ensuring compliance and timely delivery.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders, including auditors and advisors.
• Provide strategic support to the CFO through business analysis and performance reporting.
• Identify and implement process improvements across the finance function.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Strong technical accounting knowledge

Excellent analytical skills

Confident communicator

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Job description

Overview

This range is provided by Camino Search. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

A dynamic software platform that has a global footprint and a strong growth trajectory is seeking an experienced Interim Head of Finance to lead the group reporting function for a full maternity cover.

The Role

As Interim Head of Finance, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of group financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management across multiple European entities. You will play a key role in ensuring audit readiness, managing internal/external stakeholders, while supporting the finance team with high-quality financial reporting across the group.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the group reporting function across US, APAC and EMEA
• Manage the preparation and consolidation of budgets, forecasts, and cash flow statements.
• Lead and complete all audit processes, ensuring compliance and timely delivery.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders, including auditors and advisors.
• Provide strategic support to the CFO through business analysis and performance reporting.
• Assess and enhance the company’s KPI scorecard to drive data-led decision-making.
• Identify and implement process improvements across the finance function.

Candidate Profile

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Proven experience in a senior finance role within a multi-entity, international environment.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and experience with audit processes.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Experience in a private equity-backed business is highly desirable.
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

• Software Development, IT Services and IT Consulting, and Business Consulting and Services