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.

• 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 fund raises, sales, acquisitions, or refinancing.
• Permanent hire handover – prepare thorough handover for incoming permanent FD where applicable.

• 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.

• 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.