Interim Group Finance Director

The Opportunity We have been exclusively appointed to recruit an Interim Group Finance Director for an ambitious, growing business entering an important stage of its development. Reporting to the Group CEO, this is a hands-on senior finance leadership role, combining commercial delivery with strategic oversight. The successful candidate will lead financial delivery across the Group, with a particular focus on strengthening financial performance and establishing a clear path to profitable, scalable international growth. The role will also shape Group Finance priorities, strengthen team capability and establish the foundations for the permanent Group CFO. Key Responsibilities

• Lead financial performance, reporting, forecasting, cash management and margin improvement across the Group.
• Work closely with senior leadership to identify performance drivers, improve profitability and support commercial decision-making.
• Establish a clear, actionable plan for profitable and scalable growth, with defined priorities, owners and measurable outcomes.
• Shape the Group Finance strategy, operating model and priorities to support the business's next stage of growth.
• Provide leadership across Group Finance, including divisional finance, Shared Services and Transactional Finance.
• Strengthen team capability, accountability, processes and financial controls, ensuring reliable day-to-day delivery.
• Support ERP implementation, including Finance readiness, testing, issue resolution and adoption.
• Prepare a clear strategic roadmap and handover for the incoming permanent Group CFO. About You
• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent international qualification).
• Proven experience as a Group Finance Director, Finance Director, divisional CFO or senior finance leader in a fast-paced operational business.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, with hands-on experience in reporting, forecasting, cash, working capital and margin improvement.
• A track record of improving financial performance and translating analysis into practical business actions.
• Experience leading and developing finance teams, strengthening financial processes and shaping strategic priorities.
• Practical ERP implementation experience, particularly around Finance readiness, testing and adoption.
• International growth experience would be advantageous.
• A hands-on, commercially minded leader who can combine strategic thinking with decisive execution. The Opportunity This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact in an interim leadership position, improving financial performance, strengthening Group Finance and helping build a scalable platform for the business's next phase of growth.