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Interim Finance Manager (Final Accounts & Financial Management)
Posted 2 days ago by Sellick Partnership
An experienced Interim Finance Manager is sought for a healthcare organization in South East London, focusing on financi...
- Rate £290 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location City of London, London
Interim Finance Manager - Hybrid - East Yorkshire
Posted 2 days ago by PRATAP PARTNERSHIP LTD
We're seeking an Interim Finance Manager for a well-established manufacturing and engineering business in East Yorkshire...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Driffield, North Humberside, UK
Interim People Analytics Project Manager/Consultant
Posted 2 days ago by Huxley
The role of Interim People Analytics / HR Project Specialist involves supporting a global HR portfolio during a team tra...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Remote
- Location Location Diemen, North Holland, Netherlands
Interim Transactional Finance Manager
Posted 3 days ago by Astute Recruitment Limited
The role of Interim Transactional Finance Manager involves joining a growing business for an initial 3-month temporary a...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
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About Our Interim CFO Contract Roles
What does a interim cfo contractor do?
Interim CFO contractors provide executive-level financial leadership on a fixed-term basis across the full scope of the CFO role: financial strategy, capital allocation, investor and board relations, financial planning and analysis, risk management, and leadership of the finance function. Unlike an interim Finance Director who might operate at one step below CFO level, the interim CFO has direct accountability to the CEO and board, often holds a board seat, and is expected to be the senior commercial and financial counsel to the leadership team. Interim CFOs are engaged when a permanent appointment cannot be made quickly enough to avoid a gap in financial leadership, when a specific financial challenge such as a fundraising, restructuring, or acquisition requires dedicated CFO-level attention, or when a PE-backed business needs experienced financial leadership to support an exit or transformation process.
The profile expected for an interim CFO engagement is shaped by the specific context of the appointment. A turnaround CFO needs the ability to rapidly assess liquidity risk, manage lender relationships, and implement financial controls under significant pressure. A pre-exit CFO needs experience preparing financial information packages for investors, managing due diligence processes, and presenting financials compellingly to sophisticated buyers. A transformation CFO needs the ability to design and lead a finance operating model redesign alongside the ongoing demands of the role. Across all contexts, strong technical finance credentials, typically ACA or equivalent, a track record at CFO or FD level, and the ability to build credibility with boards and investors rapidly are non-negotiable requirements.
What is the market like for interim cfo contractors?
The Interim CFO contract market is a high-value specialist market driven primarily by private equity portfolio activity, where the PE sponsors' active involvement in portfolio governance creates frequent demand for experienced interim financial leadership. M&A activity, refinancing events, and period of operational financial stress are the primary triggers for interim CFO appointments in non-PE environments. The market is concentrated at the senior end of the finance contracting world, with day rates at the top of the finance contracting market reflecting the accountability and commercial impact of the role. Supply of genuinely experienced interim CFOs with appropriate sector and deal experience is limited, maintaining strong rate levels across economic cycles.
How much do interim cfo contractors usually earn?
Contract rates for interim cfo roles typically range from £900 to £1600 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many interim cfo vacancies are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 50 interim cfo contract roles across the site. Data reviewed up to June 2026.