Interim Finance Director
Posted 2 days ago by HAYS
Negotiable
Undetermined
Onsite
Isle of Wight, UK
Summary: The Interim Finance Director role is a hands-on leadership position within a well-established manufacturing business on the Isle of Wight. The successful candidate will oversee financial management, focusing on budgeting, forecasting, and compliance while providing strategic insights to the executive team. This role requires immediate availability and experience in the manufacturing sector. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills are essential for success in this dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leading the budgeting and forecasting process across the business
- Managing Group reporting and production of consolidated accounts
- Providing strategic financial insight to support decision-making
- Ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements
- Supporting operational teams with financial analysis and performance tracking
- Liaising with external auditors and stakeholders
Key Skills:
- A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
- Be immediately available to start
- Experienced in manufacturing or industrial sectors
- Highly proficient in budgeting, forecasting, and group consolidation
- Comfortable operating in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- A confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills
- Available to be on-site at least 4 days per week
Salary (Rate): Competitive Day Rate
City: Isle of Wight
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Interim Finance Director - Isle of Wight
Your new company
Our client is a well-established manufacturing business based on the Isle of Wight, known for its commitment to quality, innovation, and operational excellence. As the company navigates a period of strategic transformation, they are seeking an experienced Interim Finance Director to lead the finance function and provide critical support to the executive team
Your new role
This is a hands-on leadership role requiring a seasoned finance professional who can hit the ground running. You'll be responsible for overseeing all aspects of financial management, with a particular focus on:
- Leading the budgeting and forecasting process across the business
- Managing Group reporting and production of consolidated accounts
- Providing strategic financial insight to support decision-making
- Ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements
- Supporting operational teams with financial analysis and performance tracking
- Liaising with external auditors and stakeholders
What you'll need to succeed
We're looking for someone who brings gravitas, clarity, and precision to the finance function. You'll need to be:
- A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
- Be immediately available to start
- Experienced in manufacturing or industrial sectors
- Highly proficient in budgeting, forecasting, and group consolidation
- Comfortable operating in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- A confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills
- Available to be on-site at least 4 days per week
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