Interim Finance Director

This interim engagement calls for an experienced Finance Director to step in and provide stable financial leadership for a service-sector organisation based on the south coast of England. The successful candidate will take ownership of day-to-day financial operations, ensuring accurate and timely information is available to support business decisions throughout the assignment.

The role involves leading financial reporting, managing budgeting and forecasting cycles, reviewing financial performance, and translating findings into practical insight for senior stakeholders. A strong grasp of financial controls and the ability to maintain effective finance processes during a period of transition are essential to the position.

• Oversee the finance function to ensure accurate, timely financial information supports business decisions
• Lead the preparation and review of management and statutory financial reports
• Manage budgeting and forecasting activity to underpin sound financial planning
• Review financial performance and communicate key issues, trends and priorities to senior stakeholders
• Maintain robust financial controls and ensure finance processes remain effective throughout the assignment
• Provide continuity and stability within the Accounting and Finance function during the interim period

• Proven experience leading a finance function and delivering reliable financial reporting
• Strong background in budgeting, forecasting and financial planning
• Ability to analyse financial performance and present clear, actionable insight
• Experience engaging and influencing senior stakeholders on financial matters
• Sound knowledge of financial controls and finance process management
• Ability to manage competing priorities effectively within a fixed-term assignment

Michael Page is a specialist recruitment consultancy operating across professional disciplines including finance, marketing, legal and technology. The business connects organisations with qualified interim and permanent candidates, and acts as the hiring intermediary for this south coast service-sector engagement.