Interim Finance Leader. LilyLifestyle

Interim Head of Finance

Location:
Maidstone (Hybrid Working)
Day Rate: 650 - 750 per day

We are supporting a well-established and growing construction business to appoint an Interim Head of Finance during a key period of change and growth.

This is a senior leadership role, offering full ownership of the finance function for a regional business unit. You will work closely with the Managing Director and senior leadership team, providing both financial control and commercial insight to support strategic decision-making.

• Lead and manage the finance function, ensuring strong financial control and governance
• Oversee month-end, management reporting and balance sheet integrity
• Deliver robust budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning processes
• Own cashflow forecasting and working capital management
• Provide commercial insight and challenge to operational and commercial teams
• Support development and investment appraisals
• Oversee joint venture reporting and partner relationships
• Lead audit processes and ensure compliance with financial and regulatory requirements
• Drive improvements across systems, processes and reporting
• Lead, mentor and develop the finance team

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Proven experience operating at Head of Finance / Financial Controller level within construction or a similar project-based environment
• Strong technical accounting and financial control background
• Excellent FP&A capability, including budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management
• Experience working with joint ventures and complex reporting structures
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at senior level
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, changing environment

If this could be of interest, please get in touch to discuss further.