Interim Head of Finance

We are delighted to be supporting our client in the appointment of an Interim Head of Finance for a 12-month period. Reporting directly to the CEO, this is a pivotal leadership role offering the opportunity to play a significant part in shaping business performance and supporting strategic decision-making across the organisation.As a key member of the senior leadership team, you will be responsible for ensuring robust financial management, delivering high-quality reporting and analysis, and providing commercial insight to drive business growth and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare of monthly management accounts
• Lead the statutory accounts production process and liaison with external auditors
• Cash flow management and liquidity reporting
• Lead and manage the finance team
• Prepare tax returns
• Develop key business controls
• Production of commercial and KPI reports across key business functions
• Lead on the annual budget process business partnering and challenging budget holders
• Update forecasts and analysis of variances
• Support sales and procurement deals

The Ideal Candidate:

• A recognised professional accounting qualification (CA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent
• Previous experience within a Head of Finance, Financial Controller or senior finance leadership role
• Strong technical accounting and financial reporting skills
• Experience of ERP accounting systems and financial modelling
• Excellent business partnering and stakeholder management capabilities
• Proven people management and leadership experience
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to translate financial information into actionable business insights
• A proactive, adaptable approach with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

For more information on the role, please contact Derek Lauder ( ) at Rutherford Cross.

Our client is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.

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