Interim Finance Director

Role Overview

An interim Finance Director (interim FD) is an experienced senior finance professional who joins a business for a defined period, typically between three and twelve months. The interim FD operates with the full authority and responsibility of a permanent FD but without the long term commitment of a permanent hire.

Responsibilities

• Immediate financial control - review management accounts, cash flow, and reporting, identify issues and take ownership of the numbers from week one.
• Board level reporting - provide clear, concise reporting to the board and shareholders.
• Finance team management - assess the existing team, identify gaps, and ensure day to day function runs smoothly.
• Strategic financial advice - input on capital structure, working capital, debt and growth decisions.
• Transaction support - lead or support finance workstream for fundraises, sales, acquisitions, or refinancing.
• Permanent hire handover - prepare thorough handover for incoming permanent FD where applicable.

Qualifications

• Qualified finance professional - typically CIMA or ICAEW members.
• Experience operating at board level and leading finance teams.
• Experience managing transactions or complex financial situations.
• Ability to deliver results under pressure and communicate effectively with executive stakeholders.

Benefits

• Flexibility - no notice period, no redundancy obligation, and the ability to end the engagement once the need has been met.
• Immediate impact - start within days of brief, with a curated shortlist of candidates presented typically within 3-7 working days.
• Cost effective - priced per day, allowing comparison with permanent hires and enabling budget control for temporary needs.