Interim Head of Finance

Rutherford Briant Recruitment; Witham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3-6 month contract

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Rutherford Briant Recruitment is assisting a highly acquisitive UK business in recruiting an Interim Head of Finance for a 3–6 month assignment with an immediate start.

You will lead financial operations, budgets, forecasts and reporting to the Board, while guiding a finance team and partnering with operations to drive performance.

Qualifications

• As interim Head of Finance, you must hold a recognised professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or CIPFA).
• Extensive senior-level finance experience, including interim roles.
• Experience in adult social care, healthcare or regulated multi-site organisations.
• Strong knowledge of management accounts, cash flow, forecasting, controls and statutory reporting.
• Proactive, with ability to balance strategic oversight and hands-on delivery.

Responsibilities

• Drive daily financial operations, ensuring leadership and continuity.
• Manage financial accounts, budgets, forecasts and cash flow.
• Present clear, accurate financial reports and commercial insight to the Board and SLT.
• Enhance financial controls, systems and reporting procedures.
• Contribute to financial strategy, business modelling and key commercial decisions.
• Oversee the financial performance of current services, new projects and growth initiatives.
• Guide and develop the finance team, focusing on priorities and improvements.
• Partner with operational managers to build financial awareness and drive performance.

Skills

Senior finance leadership

Interim experience

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Cash flow management

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA qualification

Job description

Are you an experienced senior finance professional who is ready to hit the ground running and make an immediate impact for a highly acquisitional business?

Our client is looking for an experienced Interim Head of Finance to join their Senior Leadership Team for an initial 3-6-month period. This role is a priority and requires a start date within the next two weeks.

Responsibilities:

As an Interim Head of Finance, you will:

• Drive daily financial operations, ensuring effective leadership and continuity.
• Manage financial accounts, budgets, forecasts and cash flow.
• Present clear, accurate financial reports and commercial insight to the Board and Senior Leadership Team.
• Enhance financial controls, systems and reporting procedures.
• Contribute to financial strategy, business modelling and key commercial decisions.
• Oversee the financial performance of current services, new projects and growth initiatives.
• Guide and develop the finance team, focusing on key priorities and improvements.
• Partner with operational managers to build financial awareness and drive better performance

Requirements:

As an Interim Head of Finance, you will need:

• A recognised professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA).
• Extensive senior-level finance experience, preferably including interim roles.
• Background in adult social care, healthcare or other regulated, multi-site organisations.
• Strong financial knowledge covering management accounts, cash flow, forecasting, controls and statutory reporting.
• Ability to quickly identify priorities and risks, providing effective, practical solutions.
• Proven experience engaging with senior leaders, Boards and key stakeholders.
• A flexible, proactive approach, with the ability to balance strategic oversight and hands-on delivery.

Benefits:

As an Interim Head of Finance, you will get...

Rutherford Briant is passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion. We seek individuals from the widest talent pool and encourage underrepresented talent to apply to vacancies with us. We are committed to recruitment processes that are fair for all, regardless of background and personal characteristics.