Interim Finance Director
Posted 1 day ago by Phipps Cameron
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Interim Finance Director involves leading the FP&A and commercial finance agenda for a Private Equity-backed organization in the Business Services sector. The position requires delivering financial insights to support strategic decision-making and driving performance in a high-growth environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong financial modeling skills and experience in partnering with senior stakeholders. This is a high-impact role suited for a commercially minded finance director who thrives in fast-paced settings.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leading the FP&A and commercial finance agenda, delivering insight to support business performance
- Owning budgeting, forecasting, and reforecasting processes across a complex, high-growth environment
- Developing and enhancing financial models to support pricing, investment decisions, and growth initiatives
- Providing decision support on key strategic initiatives, including new markets, products, and investment opportunities
- Building and developing a high-performing FP&A / commercial finance team
Key Skills:
- ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified with significant post-qualification experience
- Proven track record in FP&A and commercial finance roles within PE-backed environments
- Strong financial modelling and analytical capability, with the ability to turn data into insight
- Highly commercial, with experience partnering senior stakeholders and influencing decision-making
- Confident communicator, able to operate effectively at board and investor level
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities
- Immediately available (or short notice) preferred
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Interim Finance Director | PE-Backed | Business Services
London, UK (Hybrid)
6–12 Month Contract (Day rate)
We are partnering exclusively with a high-growth, Private Equity-backed organisation in the Business Services sector. Backed by a leading investor, the business is on an ambitious growth trajectory and is seeking to strengthen its commercial finance capability to support strategic decision-making and continued scale.
As part of this journey, we are seeking an experienced Interim Finance Director with a strong FP&A and commercial background. This role is focused on delivering high-quality financial insight, driving performance, and partnering closely with senior stakeholders across the business. This is a high-impact opportunity for a commercially minded FD who thrives in fast-paced environments and can translate financial data into actionable strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leading the FP&A and commercial finance agenda, delivering insight to support business performance
- Owning budgeting, forecasting, and reforecasting processes across a complex, high-growth environment
- Developing and enhancing financial models to support pricing, investment decisions, and growth initiatives
- Providing decision support on key strategic initiatives, including new markets, products, and investment opportunities
- Building and developing a high-performing FP&A / commercial finance team
The Ideal Candidate:
- ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified with significant post-qualification experience
- Proven track record in FP&A and commercial finance roles within PE-backed environments
- Strong financial modelling and analytical capability, with the ability to turn data into insight
- Highly commercial, with experience partnering senior stakeholders and influencing decision-making
- Confident communicator, able to operate effectively at board and investor level
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities
- Immediately available (or short notice) preferred
If you are an experienced Interim Finance Director with a strong FP&A and commercial background looking to make a tangible impact, we would welcome a confidential discussion. Apply directly or reach out to emily.harrow@phippscameron.com