Interim Head of Finance

Marks Sattin Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international business in Manchester is seeking an Interim Head of Finance to oversee operations across the UK and Europe. This role involves providing strategic leadership to finance teams, driving financial excellence, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have experience in finance within international environments and strong leadership skills. Hybrid working is offered with possible international travel.

Qualifications

• Experience in Finance & Controlling within an international environment.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage, develop, and inspire teams.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate strategy into actionable plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership to finance teams across the UK and Europe.
• Oversee financial planning, month-end, and year-end processes across the region.
• Lead the Controlling function, including reporting, investment analysis, and sales operations.
• Drive process standardisation and support the implementation of shared service models.
• Ensure full compliance with internal policies, IFRS, and local financial regulations.

Skills

Leadership skills

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Adaptability

Job description

Interim Head of Finance | Manchester | Up to £460pd | Hybrid Working

Marks Sattin are delighted to be partnering with a leading international business to recruit an Interim Head of Finance overseeing operations across the UK and Europe. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially astute finance leader to shape regional strategy, lead high-performing teams, and drive financial excellence across a diverse cluster.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership to finance teams across the UK and Europe
• Oversee financial planning, month-end, and year-end processes across the region
• Lead the Controlling function, including reporting, investment analysis, and sales operations
• Drive process standardisation and support the implementation of shared service models
• Ensure full compliance with internal policies, IFRS, and local financial regulations

About You

• Experience in Finance & Controlling within an international environment
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage, develop, and inspire teams
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate strategy into actionable plans
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Results-oriented, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, complex environment

This role offers hybrid working with flexibility on location. Occasional international travel may be required.

Interviews are taking place imminently, so please apply or send your CV to [e-mail]

For more information on this role, please contact me directly on 0161 871 7060

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