Interim Head of Finance

KCR; North East; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A successful company on the outskirts of Durham is seeking a qualified Accountant to serve as their Interim Head of Finance. This hands-on role will involve managing the finance team, ensuring compliance, and implementing a new finance management system. The ideal candidate will have experience in similar roles, a strong systems background, and a keen ability to drive operational improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience as a qualified Accountant with a background in finance roles.
• Strong systems experience and familiarity with system implementation.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop the finance team for improved processes.
• Ensure strong internal controls and compliance with financial rules.
• Oversee accurate monthly management accounts production.

Skills

AutoCAD 3D

Business Travel

CAD CAM

ABAP

Management Administration

Manufacturing

Education

Qualified Accountant

Job description

KCR Solutions are delighted to be working with this highly successful company on the outskirts of Durham in their recruitment of a qualified Accountant to work on an interim period as their Head of Finance. Your duties will be as follows :

• Managing and developing the finance team ensuring stronger processes and preparing for the implementation of a new finance management system
• Leading mentoring and supporting the finance team on site to improve performance and accountability
• Assessing team structure skills and workload to ensure effective allocation of responsibilities
• Introducing regular review processes individual development plans and clear procedural guidance
• Working with the finance consultant to align team development with wider business objectives
• Responsible for process improvement and documentation
• Reviewing and documenting all key finance procedures including billing purchase ledger WIP payroll data and month-end routines
• Establishing clear timetables ownership and controls for each process
• Strengthening internal controls and ensuring compliance with accounts rules and statutory obligations
• Leading the finance input into the configuration and preparation of the new finance management system
• Collaborating with the finance consultant on design data integrity process alignment and testing
• Developing and implementing finance team training to ensure smooth adoption of system
• Overseeing the timely production of accurate monthly management accounts with supporting analysis
• Managing cash flow and working capital ensuring robust financial discipline
• Supporting the finance consultant with analysis and presentation of financial results to the management team
• Providing financial insight to the management team to support informed decision-making
• Identifying efficiency and automation opportunities across finance and related business processes

You will be a qualified Accountant and will have worked in a similar role previously. You will have a strong systems background and will ideally have experience of system implementation

This is a hands‑on role focused on delivering operational improvements building team capability documenting procedures and ensuring the finance function is well positioned for long‑term success.

Required Experience :

Director

Key Skills

AutoCAD 3D,Business Travel,CAD CAM,ABAP,Management Administration,Manufacturing

Employment Type :

Contract

Experience :

years

Vacancy :

1