Interim Finance Director

Interim Finance Director

Posted 5 days ago by Finatal

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Negotiable
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London Area, United Kingdom
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Acquisition Due Diligence Budgeting Buyout Cash Flow Management Cash Flows Data Room Due Diligence Equity and Debt External Auditing Finance Financial Controls Forecasting Initial Public Offering Investments Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Management Mergers And Acquisitions Private Equity Refinancing Restructuring (Business) Scalability Stakeholder Engagement Stakeholder Management Strategic Decision-Making Value Creation

Summary: The Interim Finance Director will lead the finance function of a Private Equity-backed business in London, focusing on preparing the company for a potential exit event within the next 12-18 months. This role requires a commercially minded finance leader with experience in Private Equity exits, who will drive financial performance and strengthen governance. The position involves close collaboration with the CEO and Private Equity sponsors to ensure the business is exit-ready. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in finance leadership and a deep understanding of exit processes.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the finance function and act as the primary point of contact for Private Equity investors, auditors, and advisors.
  • Prepare the business for exit (trade sale, secondary buyout, IPO), including due diligence readiness, data room management, and financial narrative development.
  • Drive high-quality, investor-grade financial reporting, KPIs, and board packs.
  • Oversee forecasting, budgeting, and cash flow management to ensure visibility and control.
  • Strengthen financial controls, systems, and processes to ensure scalability and audit readiness.
  • Partner with the CEO and wider leadership team on strategic decision-making and value creation initiatives.
  • Support M&A activity, refinancing, or corporate restructuring as needed in the run-up to exit.
  • Mentor and develop the finance team, ensuring capability and stability through the transaction process.

Key Skills:

  • Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent), with a strong post-qualification track record.
  • Proven experience as a Finance Director (or senior finance leader) in Private Equity-backed businesses, ideally having led or supported a successful exit.
  • Deep understanding of exit processes, including due diligence, deal structuring, and investor communications.
  • Strong commercial and strategic mindset, with the ability to balance hands-on delivery with board-level leadership.
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, particularly with PE sponsors, advisors, and executive teams.
  • Immediately available or available on a very short notice.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

Interim Finance Director

Location | London

Status | Outside IR35

Duration | 12 months

We are partnering with a Private Equity-backed business entering a critical phase of its investment cycle, with a clear focus on exit readiness and value maximisation. Operating in a fast-paced, growth-oriented sector, the business is seeking a commercially minded, hands-on Interim Finance Director to support its preparation for a potential exit event within the next 12-18 months.

The Role

Reporting to the CEO and working closely with the Private Equity sponsors, the Interim Finance Director will play a pivotal role in driving financial performance, strengthening reporting and governance, and ensuring the business is exit-ready from a financial and operational perspective. This role is ideal for a finance leader who has been through PE exits and understands the pace, pressure, and deliverables required in the final stages of the investment lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the finance function and act as the primary point of contact for Private Equity investors, auditors, and advisors.
  • Prepare the business for exit (trade sale, secondary buyout, IPO), including due diligence readiness, data room management, and financial narrative development.
  • Drive high-quality, investor-grade financial reporting, KPIs, and board packs.
  • Oversee forecasting, budgeting, and cash flow management to ensure visibility and control.
  • Strengthen financial controls, systems, and processes to ensure scalability and audit readiness.
  • Partner with the CEO and wider leadership team on strategic decision-making and value creation initiatives.
  • Support M&A activity, refinancing, or corporate restructuring as needed in the run-up to exit.
  • Mentor and develop the finance team, ensuring capability and stability through the transaction process.

Candidate Profile

  • Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent), with a strong post-qualification track record.
  • Proven experience as a Finance Director (or senior finance leader) in Private Equity-backed businesses, ideally having led or supported a successful exit.
  • Deep understanding of exit processes, including due diligence, deal structuring, and investor communications.
  • Strong commercial and strategic mindset, with the ability to balance hands-on delivery with board-level leadership.
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, particularly with PE sponsors, advisors, and executive teams.
  • Immediately available or available on a very short notice.
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