Interim Finance Director
Posted 5 days ago by Norman Broadbent Plc
£170,000 Per year
Fixed-Term
Hybrid
West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Interim Group Financial Controller / Finance Director is a 6-month fixed-term contract based in the West Midlands, requiring a seasoned professional to lead the finance function during a critical audit and reporting period. The position demands strong technical accounting skills, hands-on leadership, and the ability to manage stakeholder relationships effectively. The successful candidate will oversee a team of seven and ensure stability during a time of senior leadership transition. Experience in retail or FMCG sectors is preferred, along with a proven track record in financial control and commercial finance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead a team of seven direct reports across financial control and commercial finance.
- Oversee Commercial Finance, FP&A, Tax, and Treasury functions.
- Support the business through a complex audit process, managing external auditors effectively.
- Strengthen technical accounting and statutory reporting capabilities post-audit.
- Maintain oversight of commercial finance and core financial operations.
Key Skills:
- Group Financial Controller or Finance Director level experience.
- Strong technical accounting expertise in statutory reporting, audit, and financial controls.
- Experience in businesses with £500m+ turnover.
- Retail or FMCG experience preferred.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- High emotional intelligence and ability to lead teams through change.
Salary (Rate): £170,000.00 yearly
City: West Midlands
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: fixed-term
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: Other
Interim Group Financial Controller / Finance Director 6-month Fixed Term Contract West Midlands | Hybrid working (3 days onsite)
We are partnering with a well-known retail business to appoint an Interim Group Financial Controller / Finance Director during a period of senior leadership transition. This is a high-impact role requiring strong technical expertise, hands-on leadership and the ability to provide stability during a critical audit and reporting period. The role will lead a team of seven direct reports and oversee broad responsibility across both financial control and commercial finance, including Commercial Finance, FP&A, Tax and Treasury. A key priority will be supporting the business through an ongoing and complex audit process, requiring strong technical accounting capability and confident stakeholder management to drive the process and manage external auditors effectively. Following completion of the audit, the role will continue to provide leadership across the finance function, with particular focus on strengthening technical accounting and statutory reporting capability while maintaining oversight of commercial finance and core financial operations.
Key Requirements
- Available to start by early June
- Group Financial Controller or Finance Director level experience
- Strong technical accounting expertise across statutory reporting, audit and financial controls
- Experience operating in businesses with £500m+ turnover
- Retail or FMCG experience preferred
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- High emotional intelligence and ability to lead and support teams through change
If this is of interest, please apply for the role or send your CV to jake.morris@normanbroadbent.com