We are seeking an experienced Interim Finance Director to support a £50m turnover organisation based in the Bristol area. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring both strategic oversight and operational delivery during a critical period of transition and performance optimisation.
The successful candidate will bring strong financial leadership experience within either a multi-site environment or the education/schools sector, and be comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving business.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic financial leadership to the Board and senior leadership team
- Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes
- Deliver robust cashflow management and working capital optimisation
- Improve financial controls, governance, and reporting accuracy
- Oversee month-end and year-end close processes
- Partner with operational leaders to drive performance and cost efficiency
- Support and, where necessary, lead finance transformation initiatives
- Manage and develop the existing finance team
- Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and audit requirements
- Provide insight and analysis to support key commercial decisions
Key Requirements
- Proven experience operating as a Finance Director or equivalent senior finance leader
- Experience within multi-site organisations and/or the education/schools sector
- Strong technical accounting knowledge and commercial acumen
- Demonstrable experience in interim or contract roles (highly desirable)
- Track record of improving processes, controls, and financial visibility
- Ability to quickly understand business drivers and implement change
- Strong stakeholder management skills, including Board-level interaction
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)