Interim Head of Finance
Posted 1 day ago by Bespoke Careers
£75,000 Per year
Undetermined
Undetermined
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: This role is for an Interim Head of Finance responsible for leading a sophisticated finance function in a dynamic international environment. The ideal candidate will possess technical expertise and strategic thinking, with a focus on fostering a high-performing finance team. Key responsibilities include acting as a trusted advisor to the leadership team and overseeing financial reporting, compliance, and employee finances. The position requires significant experience in senior leadership and strategic finance roles.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and develop the finance team, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
- Act as a trusted advisor to the Leadership team, delivering accurate reporting, insights, modelling, and forecasting, while ensuring compliance, managing risk, and identifying efficiencies.
- Oversee monthly and year-end accounts, budgets, and forecasts; monitor performance; improve processes; and provide clear analysis to support decision-making.
- Manage reporting requirements across international offices.
- Oversee employee finances including payroll, pensions, and partner remuneration.
Key Skills:
- ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified.
- 10+ years’ experience, including senior leadership and strategic finance roles.
- Strong ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and confidently to senior stakeholders.
- Expert knowledge of operational finance, business planning, statutory reporting, partner tax structures, payroll, and pensions.
Salary (Rate): £75,000.00 yearly
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Finance
This is a rare opportunity to lead a sophisticated finance function within a dynamic, international environment. If you are a seasoned finance leader who combines technical expertise with strategic thinking and thrives in a fast-paced, complex setting, we'd love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- As the link between financial data and business strategy, you will:
- Lead and develop the finance team, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
- Act as a trusted advisor to the Leadership team, delivering accurate reporting, insights, modelling, and forecasting, while ensuring compliance, managing risk, and identifying efficiencies.
- Oversee monthly and year-end accounts, budgets, and forecasts; monitor performance; improve processes; and provide clear analysis to support decision-making.
- Manage reporting requirements across international offices.
- Oversee employee finances including payroll, pensions, and partner remuneration.
Skills & Experience
- ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified.
- 10+ years’ experience, including senior leadership and strategic finance roles.
- Strong ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and confidently to senior stakeholders.
- Expert knowledge of operational finance, business planning, statutory reporting, partner tax structures, payroll, and pensions.
This is far more than a “keep the seat warm” role - you will be a key advisor to the Board, shaping financial strategy and leading a high-performing finance team.