Interim Finance Director
Posted 1 day ago by Gleeson Recruitment Group on CVLibrary
£120,000 Per year
Fixed-Term
Hybrid
West Midlands
Summary: The Interim Finance Director role in South Birmingham is a high-impact leadership position within a rapidly growing multi-site business. The successful candidate will oversee the finance function, including controllership, commercial finance, and integration following acquisitions. This hands-on role requires strategic insight and operational execution to support the company's ambitious growth agenda. The position is offered as a 12-month fixed-term contract with a hybrid working arrangement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Team leadership.
- Lead and oversee the full controllership function across the business.
- Drive commercial finance activity, providing strategic insight and challenge.
- Manage acquisition accounting and the integration of newly acquired businesses.
- Support and lead broader change initiatives in line with the company's growth strategy.
- Work closely with senior leadership to ensure sound financial decision-making across the group.
- Maintain strong financial controls, reporting standards, and compliance.
Key Skills:
- Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA, or ACCA).
- Significant experience of a multi-site environment is essential.
- Proven ability to lead in high-growth and change-intensive contexts.
- Strong commercial acumen, alongside robust technical finance expertise.
- A natural self-starter with a calm, assured leadership style.
- Highly organised, focused, and able to manage competing demands with clarity and confidence.
Salary (Rate): 120000
City: Birmingham
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: fixed-term
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: Finance