Summary: The Interim CFO role is a 6-month fixed-term contract focused on leading financial transformation and supporting a business through a divestment process. The position requires a commercially astute leader to prepare the business for sale, oversee financial due diligence, and ensure operational readiness. Reporting to the CEO, the Interim CFO will manage critical financial activities and collaborate with senior stakeholders to drive strategic initiatives. This role is ideal for an experienced finance leader with a strong background in M&A and transformation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the financial and operational preparation for the sale of a defined customer base
• Own the project plan and manage all aspects of financial due diligence and acquisition readiness
• Structure, streamline, and stabilise the business through pre-sale, transition, and post-sale phases
• Operate as the key liaison for the acquiring party, ensuring transparent and accurate data exchange
• Oversee forecasting, reporting, and risk management with a strong commercial lens
• Support the recruitment and onboarding of a permanent CFO and contribute to the restructuring of the finance function
• Collaborate with the Operations Director to assess and deliver a future-fit software system

Key Skills:

• Leading financial planning and restructuring projects, including business unit separation
• Direct involvement in M&A, specifically in divestments, due diligence, and transitional finance
• Exposure to systems transformation such as WMS and ERP implementations
• Operating as a strategic partner to CEOs and senior stakeholders, with a proven ability to influence cross-functionally
• Translating complex financial and operational data into clear, actionable decisions in fast-paced environments

Salary (Rate): 110,000

City: Bournemouth

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: fixed-term

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: Finance