Interim Finance Director

Sector: Construction
Location: Leicester (Hybrid)
Duration: 6-12 months
Day Rate: 600- 800
Start: January

An established construction business based in Leicester is seeking an experienced Interim Finance Director to lead the finance function through a critical period. This is a hands‑on, senior leadership role requiring strong technical, commercial, and stakeholder management capability within a project‑led environment.

The Interim Finance Director will work closely with the Managing Director and board, providing financial leadership, improving financial control, and supporting strategic and operational decision‑making.

• Full responsibility for the finance function, including leadership of the finance team
• Ownership of budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management
• Oversight of month‑end, management accounts, and statutory reporting
• Provide clear visibility of project performance, margins, WIP, and contract profitability
• Strengthen financial controls, processes, and reporting frameworks
• Act as a key business partner to senior stakeholders and the board
• Support year‑end processes and liaise with external advisors where required
• Drive commercial insight to support business performance and growth

• Proven experience operating at Finance Director or equivalent senior finance level
• Strong background in construction or project‑based businesses
• Deep understanding of cashflow management, WIP, and contract accounting
• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA preferred)
• Confident, credible, and able to operate at board level
• Previous interim experience highly desirable