Lead the company’s financial planning, reporting, and insight capability during the interim period, supporting strategic and operational decision making across the business.
Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely monthly management information and Board reporting
Support the upcoming forecasting cycle, including quickly understanding and working with the company’s financial model
Deliver meaningful financial analysis, KPIs, and commercial insight to the SMT and Board
Review forecasts and assumptions, ensuring outputs are robust and commercially sound
Act as a strategic finance partner across the organisation, supporting operational leaders with decision making, commercial insight, and financial management.
Build strong relationships across the business to improve financial awareness and accountability
Support project teams in improving commercial performance and project profitability
Oversee statutory reporting and compliance requirements across the group
Manage relationships with external auditors, advisers, and other stakeholders where required.
Provide senior oversight of finance systems and reporting processes, ensuring continuity and effective decision support during the interim period.

Qualified accountant with significant post-qualification experience, or Qualified by Experience (QBE) with significant experience
Significant experience operating in interim, contract, or consultancy finance leadership roles essential
Proven ability to quickly understand businesses, systems, and financial processes
Strong financial modelling, analytical, and reporting capability, including confidence working with existing financial models
Comfortable operating with incomplete information and asking the right questions to reach informed decisions
Proven ability to act as a senior escalation point and provide sound commercial judgement
Experience operating within project-based or consultancy environments is highly desirable
Strong business partnering and stakeholder management skills
Experience supporting forecasting and budgeting cycles
Advanced Excel capability and strong systems aptitude.
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics (Sales, Project Operations, and Business Central) and/or PowerBI is a bonus
Excellent communication, leadership, and influencing skills
Comfortable balancing strategic priorities with operational delivery in a fast-paced environment
Able to build credibility and operate effectively quickly.

A matched company pension up to 5% with a wide range of fund options.
26 days holiday per year, plus 3 flexible days and the option to purchase another 5 days, flexible bank holidays (you can take these whenever you wish) and the opportunity to buy holiday
Hybrid and flexible working from anywhere in the UK
Cycle to work scheme
Itad Rewards: Offers up to 20% discount at over 100 UK retailers. There are savings on gym memberships, holidays, restaurants, cinemas, and gym memberships and an average of 5% discount on supermarkets
giving you the option to take advantage of the benefits which are most impactful for you.

Interim Head of Finance – 6 month FTC

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