Interim Finance Director
Posted 1 day ago by HAYS
Negotiable
Inside
Hybrid
Yeovil, Somerset, UK
Summary: The Interim Finance Director role in Yeovil, Somerset, is a six-month contract position starting in September 2025, focused on driving strategic growth and operational excellence within a large manufacturing organization. The position requires a strong leader to oversee financial operations, ensuring compliance with IFRS and internal policies while collaborating closely with the site leadership team. This role is site-based, necessitating a presence on-site five days a week. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and experience in finance, particularly within the manufacturing sector.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver accurate Management and Statutory Accounts in line with IFRS and internal policies.
- Ensure financial integrity through strong controls, stock counts, and asset management.
- Lead forecasting and budgeting processes with a "no surprises" approach.
- Provide performance insights through dashboards, trend analysis, and business modelling.
- Collaborate with site leadership to challenge ideas and support strategic initiatives.
Key Skills:
- ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification
- Proven leadership experience
- Strong knowledge of IFRS and GAAP
- Expertise in commercial finance, group consolidations, and multicurrency environments
- Manufacturing finance experience
- Advanced Excel and Hyperion skills
- Ability to interpret standard costings and variances
Salary (Rate): £400 daily
City: Yeovil
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: Finance
Interim Finance Director - Yeovil
Contract: Interim - September 2025 start - role likely to last for 6 months.Sector: Manufacturing .
Salary: Up to £400 per day.Hybrid: 5 days per week onsite.
Hays are working with a large manufacturing organisation based in Yeovil, who are seeking a interim Finance Director to help drive strategic growth and operational excellence in their organisation. This is a site-based role at a cutting-edge facility in Yeovil, ideally suited for professionals based in or around Yeovil.
This role will require someone on site for 5 days per week.
The Role:As a key member of the site leadership team, you'll oversee all financial operations, ensuring robust controls, insightful reporting, and strategic alignment. You'll lead a talented team and collaborate closely with the General Manager to drive performance and support business-critical decisions.
Key Responsibilities:Financial Accounting & Management
- Deliver accurate Management and Statutory Accounts in line with IFRS and internal policies.
- Ensure financial integrity through strong controls, stock counts, and asset management.
- Lead forecasting and budgeting processes with a "no surprises" approach.
- Provide performance insights through dashboards, trend analysis, and business modelling.
- Collaborate with site leadership to challenge ideas and support strategic initiatives.
What We're Looking ForWe're keen to hear from candidates with:
- ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification
- Proven leadership experience
- Strong knowledge of IFRS and GAAP
- Expertise in commercial finance, group consolidations, and multicurrency environments
- Manufacturing finance experience
- Advanced Excel and Hyperion skills
- Ability to interpret standard costings and variances
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