Summary: The Interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO) role is a pivotal leadership position within an innovative service group experiencing significant growth. The CFO will be responsible for financial leadership, guiding the company through strategic initiatives, including M&A and fundraising, while ensuring financial stability and operational excellence. This high-impact role requires a visionary leader who can balance long-term strategy with hands-on management to drive commercial success and foster a collaborative culture. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in high-growth environments and a strong alignment with the company's values.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the CEO and executive team to develop and execute long-term growth strategies.
• Lead transformative initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions and strategic partnerships.
• Oversee all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Implement financial controls and governance frameworks to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Drive operational efficiencies and oversee integration strategies for acquisitions.
• Partner with the Group CEO to assess and design execution strategies for growth opportunities.
• Mentor and develop a high-performance finance and operations team.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Key Skills:

• ACA/ACMA/ACCA qualified with at least 20 years post-qualification experience.
• Substantial interim senior financial leadership experience in high-growth, service-oriented industries.
• Proven track record of C-level leadership with significant board-level exposure.
• Expertise in overseeing the full finance function in an interim capacity.
• Strong experience in mergers, acquisitions, and capital structuring.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
• Dynamic leadership style with a focus on mentoring and developing talent.

Salary (Rate): £250,000.00

City: Cheshire East

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other