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Interim Finance Director

England Interim View Job Description
An established industrial services business is seeking an experienced Interim Finance Director / CFO to lead the finance function through a period of transformation, performance improvement and organisational changeWorking closely with the Board and senior leadership team, you will drive financial visibility, improve performance, strengthen cash management and help create a platform for future growth across a multi-country European operation
  • Autonomous PE backed finance leadership role
  • Deliver meaningful change across finance, operations and commercial performance

About Our Client

Our client is a growing PE backed industrial services organisation operating across multiple European locations. The business provides critical technical services and solutions to industrial customers and is currently undertaking a significant transformation programme focused on improving performance, increasing efficiency and building the foundations for future growth.

The organisation is seeking a commercially astute Interim Finance Director who can provide both strategic leadership and hands-on delivery during a key phase of its development.

Job Description

Reporting directly to the Board, the Interim Finance Director / CFO will take responsibility for leading the finance function across a multi-entity European business.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Developing an integrated financial planning and forecasting framework.
  • Improving management information, performance reporting and KPI visibility.
  • Driving cash flow, working capital and liquidity management.
  • Identifying and delivering cost optimisation and operational efficiency initiatives.
  • Supporting organisational restructuring and business transformation programmes.
  • Strengthening financial controls, governance and risk management.
  • Reviewing finance systems and supporting technology improvement initiatives.
  • Leading and developing finance teams across multiple locations.
  • Acting as a trusted adviser to the Board and senior leadership team on strategic and commercial matters.
  • This is a highly visible role requiring regular travel across Europe, typically 3-4 days per week.

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate is likely to possess:

  • ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent professional qualification.
  • Previous Finance Director and/or CFO experience.
  • A proven track record of turnaround, restructuring, transformation or performance improvement programmes.
  • Strong experience managing cash flow and working capital.
  • Multi-site and multi-entity leadership experience.
  • Strong commercial finance capability, including pricing, profitability and business performance analysis.
  • Experience improving reporting, forecasting and management information.
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to operate effectively at Board level.
  • A hands-on and pragmatic approach, combining strategic thinking with execution.
  • Experience within industrial, engineering, manufacturing, technical services or distribution environments would be advantageous.

What's on Offer

  • Initial six-month interim assignment.
  • Competitive day rate.
  • Immediate start opportunity.
  • Significant autonomy and direct Board exposure.
  • The opportunity to play a leading role in a major business transformation programme.
  • UK-based position with regular European travel (typically 3-4 days per week).
  • Potential for a longer-term engagement depending on business requirements and project progress.
Contact
Daniel Greene
Quote job ref
JN-112026-7144647
Phone number
+441212309379

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Financial Director / CFO
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
England
Contract type
Interim
Consultant name
Daniel Greene
Consultant phone
+441212309379
Job reference
JN-112026-7144647