Interim Head of Finance

Robert Walters UK; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A financial services provider is seeking an Interim Head of Finance to oversee financial management across UK operations. This pivotal role involves ensuring compliance, managing relationships with auditors, and leading a finance team. The ideal candidate has significant experience in senior financial roles and relevant professional qualifications. This position offers a competitive daily rate of £450-£500 and a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of senior financial management experience in multinational environments.
• Extensive knowledge of current legislation and financial reporting standards.
• Proven track record in delivering finance function transformations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting operations and ensure accurate reporting.
• Lead financial reporting cycles and maintain compliance standards.
• Develop and maintain internal controls and financial policies.

Skills

Financial Management

Team Leadership

Process Improvement

Change Management

Communication Skills

Analytical Problem Solving

Education

ACCA, CIMA or ACA qualifications

Degree in finance or accounting

Job description

An organisation in Leicestershire is seeking an Interim Head of Finance to provide support and strategic direction during a pivotal period. This role offers you the opportunity to make a significant impact by overseeing all aspects of financial management, reporting, compliance, and risk mitigation across the UK operations. You will be key to shaping financial strategy and driving process improvements. The role will be split between the Leicestershire and south Birmingham.

As Interim Head of Finance, you will play a vital role in guiding the organisation's financial health through expert oversight of accounting operations, rigorous financial reporting cycles, and comprehensive compliance management. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve close collaboration with various departments to assess project impacts, drive process optimisation initiatives-including automation-and ensure efficient supplier management. You will coordinate complex budgeting exercises across multiple regions while developing robust internal controls that protect organisational assets. By building strong relationships with both internal teams and external partners such as auditors or banking institutions, you will help shape sound financial strategies that underpin long-term success. Your ability to foster team development will be crucial in creating an environment where continuous improvement is not just encouraged but embedded into every aspect of the finance function.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting operations from record to report, including maintaining the general ledger and ensuring accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual accounts.
• Own the entire financial reporting cycle, guaranteeing timely delivery of statutory and management reports while upholding compliance standards.
• Lead monthly profit and loss as well as balance sheet reviews, engaging with budget holders to ensure clarity and accountability.
• Supervise VAT reporting and employment taxes in close partnership with the UK Tax Manager to maintain regulatory compliance.
• Monitor cash flow meticulously to ensure funds are available for organisational commitments and manage local treasury functions effectively.
• Assess the financial impact of proposed projects by collaborating with stakeholders such as IT, preparing business cases aligned with strategic initiatives.
• Coordinate planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes for UK and Ireland operations, including indirect costs analysis and headcount reporting.
• Develop and maintain internal controls, policies, and procedures that safeguard assets while ensuring integrity in all financial reporting activities.
• Manage relationships with external auditors by coordinating internal activities to meet required standards and deadlines.
• Provide leadership, development, and direction to the finance team while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

What you bring

Your proven experience as Interim Head of Finance will be evident through your deep understanding of complex financial environments gained over many years in senior roles. You bring not only technical proficiency but also interpersonal sensitivity that enables you to work collaboratively across diverse teams. Your commitment to nurturing talent within your department sets you apart as a leader who values growth leadership. You have demonstrated success in managing large-scale change initiatives within finance functions-always striving for process excellence while remaining considerate of those affected by transformation. Your ability to communicate clearly ensures that everyone involved understands both challenges and solutions. With a keen eye for detail when it comes to compliance matters, you consistently uphold high standards without compromising on efficiency or inclusivity.

Qualifications

• Professional qualifications such as ACCA, CIMA or ACA are essential for this role to demonstrate your technical expertise in finance.
• A degree in finance, accounting or a related field is preferred to underpin your practical experience with solid academic grounding.
• Significant experience-ideally 8-10 years-in senior financial management roles within multi-national environments is required for effective performance.
• Proven track record in delivering change and transformation within finance functions shows your adaptability and commitment to improvement.
• Extensive knowledge of current legislation and financial reporting standards ensures compliance across all activities.
• Demonstrated experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, reporting and compliance highlights your analytical capabilities.
• Ability to build team capability through nurturing staff development reflects your supportive leadership style.
• Excellent communication skills enable you to connect with stakeholders at all levels for successful collaboration.
• Strong analytical problem solving abilities allow you to provide valuable insights for business decision making under pressure.
• IT literacy with quick adaptation to new company systems supports seamless integration into existing workflows.

About the job

Contract Type: Temporary
Specialism: Accountancy & Finance
Focus: CFO/Finance Director/Financial Controller
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Experience Level: Mid Management
Salary: £450 - £500 per day
Location: Leicestershire
Job Reference: NUPJI7-75823F3A
Date posted: 6 October 2025
Consultant: Sabina Yasmin

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.