Interim Finance Director
Posted 1 week ago by Baker Charles
£140,001 Per year
Undetermined
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The Interim Finance Director role at a high-growth SME Media Company involves leading the finance team during a critical growth phase. The position emphasizes process improvement, financial controls, and strategic partnership with senior leadership. The ideal candidate will possess hands-on leadership skills and a proven track record in financial management. This is a hybrid role based in London for a 6-month fixed-term contract.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the finance team, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance.
- Assess and streamline existing financial processes and systems.
- Identify gaps and implement improvements in budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
- Support change initiatives across departments with clear financial insight and direction.
- Act as a strategic partner to senior leadership, providing financial guidance through organizational change.
- Ensure robust internal controls and risk management practices.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience as a Financial Director or similar senior finance role.
- Qualified Accountant with either ACA, ACCA, CAANZ, CIMA or SAICA.
- Track record of delivering process improvements and navigating change successfully.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
- Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive change in complex environments.
Salary (Rate): £140,001.00 yearly
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Interim Finance Director SME Media Company 6 month FTC £120,000k - £140,000k DOE Based: London Hybrid role A high-growth SME Media business is looking for an interim Finance Director to join their business to help at a pivotal stage in growth. This role requires a hands-on leader with a strong focus on process improvement, financial controls, and the ability to troubleshoot change across the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the finance team, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance.
- Assess and streamline existing financial processes and systems.
- Identify gaps and implement improvements in budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
- Support change initiatives across departments with clear financial insight and direction.
- Act as a strategic partner to senior leadership, providing financial guidance through organizational change.
- Ensure robust internal controls and risk management practices.
Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Financial Director or similar senior finance role.
- Qualified Accountant with either ACA, ACCA, CAANZ, CIMA or SAICA.
- Track record of delivering process improvements and navigating change successfully.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
- Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive change in complex environments.
Start Date: ASAP