Interim Head of Finance - 12 Months FTC
Posted Today by Barribal Associates
£115,000 Per year
Fixed-Term
Hybrid
Basingstoke, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Interim Head of Finance role is a 12-month fixed-term contract based in Basingstoke, focused on leading a finance department of 50 people through a digital transformation program. The position requires a hands-on approach to finance activities while managing a high-performing team. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a commitment to delivering exceptional service. Flexibility and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment are essential for success in this role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage a finance department of 50 people through a high-performing team of 4 direct reports.
- Oversee core finance activities including Financial Accounting, Tax, Operational Finance, and Financial Planning & Analysis.
- Delegate and manage effectively while also engaging in hands-on challenges and activities.
- Adapt workload management for both self and team as required.
Key Skills:
- Fully qualified finance professional.
- Proven experience in a similar leadership position.
- Strong commercial acumen and attention to detail.
- Ability to use initiative and influence effectively.
- Experience in a fast-paced organization.
Salary (Rate): £115,000.00 yearly
City: Basingstoke
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: fixed-term
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: Finance
Interim Head of Finance – 12 Month FTC
Basingstoke – Flexible hybrid model c£100,000 - £115,000
A commitment to continuously improve and to provide a “best in class” service to the operational business has initiated a multi-year digital transformation program. Additional interim resource is required to successfully deliver this change, resulting in an exciting 12 month fixed term contract role.
Barribal Associates are delighted to be continuing to work with this well regarded and high growth company; a multi-site business with a reputation for delivering outstanding value and customer service.
Reporting to the Director of Finance you will be responsible for a finance department of 50 people via a high-performing team of 4 direct reports, overseeing the core Finance activities including, Financial Accounting, Tax, Operational Finance and Financial Planning & Analysis.
This is a hands-on role where you will be required to delegate and manage effectively whilst also “rolling up your sleeves” to take on certain challenges and activities yourself. You will need to be flexible to manage and adapt your workload as well as that of the team.
Applicants should be fully qualified, living within a realistic commute from Basingstoke and offer a CV that easily demonstrates a similar leadership position. You will thrive in a fast-paced organisation and have a passion for detail and accuracy, aligned to strong commercial acumen and the ability to use your own initiative with the confidence to challenge and influence.