Interim Finance Director

This interim engagement requires an experienced finance leader to maintain continuity across the finance function during a temporary assignment. The director will ensure accurate and timely financial information is available to support business decisions, oversee day-to-day financial operations, and keep key activity on track throughout the contract period.

The role involves leading budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activity, maintaining strong financial controls, and delivering clear reporting to senior stakeholders. The ability to identify performance trends, manage competing priorities, and improve finance processes where needed is essential to success in this position.

• Oversee the finance function to ensure accurate, timely financial information supports business decisions
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activity across the organisation
• Review financial performance and communicate key issues, trends, and priorities to senior stakeholders
• Prepare and review financial reports, ensuring clarity and reliability of information
• Maintain strong financial controls and keep finance processes effective throughout the assignment
• Provide continuity of financial direction and support during the interim period

• Proven experience leading a finance function and delivering reliable financial reporting
• Demonstrated capability in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
• Ability to translate financial performance findings into clear, practical insight for stakeholders
• Experience working closely with senior leadership on financial matters
• Sound understanding of financial controls and finance process management
• Comfortable managing priorities effectively within a short-term contract environment

ACCA Careers is the jobs platform operated by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, connecting finance and accounting professionals with employers across a range of industries. This role is listed on behalf of a service-sector organisation based on the south coast of England, placed through Michael Page.