Interim Client Finance Director
Posted 1 day ago by HAYS
Negotiable
Outside
Undetermined
Midlands
Summary: The role of Interim Client Finance Director involves leading a multi-site Client Accounting function within a prominent UK property and professional services firm. The position requires driving operational consistency, improving workflows, and enhancing financial controls while also engaging commercially with clients and stakeholders. The successful candidate will be a fully qualified accountant with a strong background in client accounting and transformation leadership. This interim role is expected to last for six months and includes travel within the Midlands region.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the multi-site Client Accounting function, integrating teams, processes, and systems.
- Drive consistency across regions and improve workflows.
- Embed stronger controls and reporting mechanisms.
- Support bids and advise clients on pricing strategies to enhance profitability.
- Act as the expert on client accounting and a catalyst for change within the organization.
Key Skills:
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent).
- Proven leadership experience across multi-site or complex teams.
- Strong client accounting background, preferably in property or similar sectors.
- Commercial mindset with experience in pricing, tenders, and client engagement.
- Strong analytical skills, particularly in Excel and BI tools.
- Results-driven approach with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
Salary (Rate): £120.00 yearly
City: Midlands
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: Other
Interim Client Finance Director, 6 months, Midlands based with travel
Your new company
A leading UK property and professional services firm with a diverse, high-profile client base across private and public sectors. Known for quality, scale, and ambition, the business is now investing heavily in transforming its Client Accounting function to drive consistency, efficiency, and growth.
Your new role This is a high-impact interim leadership role where you will take ownership of a multi-site Client Accounting function, bringing together teams, processes, and systems into a single, high-performing operation. From day one, you'll lead on driving consistency across regions, improving workflows, and embedding stronger controls and reporting. Alongside operational leadership, you'll play a key role commercially, supporting bids, advising clients, and shaping pricing strategies to improve profitability. You will work closely with senior stakeholders across the business, acting as the go-to expert on client accounting and a driving force for change.
What you'll need to succeed
Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent) and available to start an interim role at short notice, with proven leadership experience across multi-site or complex teams. Strong client accounting background (ideally property or similar) and a track record of driving transformation. Commercial mindset, comfortable with pricing, tenders, and client engagement and the ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead through change. Strong analytical capability (Excel, BI tools) with a focus on insight and performance and a hands-on, results-driven approach with the credibility to operate at senior level
What you'll get in return
A great opportunity to join an excellent business in a high impact interim leadership role
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