Interim Finance Director
Location: Telford, Shropshire (on-site)
Day Rate: £600 – £650 (inside IR35)
Duration: 6 months (potential to extend to 12 months)
Start Date: 1st September (ASAP start required)
About the Company
We are working with a long-established and respected business based in Telford, Shropshire, seeking an experienced Interim Finance Director to provide strategic financial leadership during a period of transition.
The Role
As Interim Finance Director, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the finance function, ensuring robust financial management, and supporting the leadership team in delivering on both operational and strategic goals. This is a hands-on role requiring both strong technical expertise and the ability to influence at board level.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the finance function, ensuring accurate and timely reporting, forecasting, and financial control.
- Partner with the CEO/Managing Director and senior leadership team to provide commercial insight and financial guidance.
- Oversee cash flow, working capital management, and long-term financial planning.
- Strengthen financial processes, systems, and controls to ensure efficiency and compliance.
- Provide clear board-level reporting and management information to support decision-making.
- Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team, ensuring strong performance and accountability.
- Contribute to strategic planning and support growth and change initiatives.
he Ideal Candidate
- A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) with proven experience operating at Finance Director level.
- Previous experience in an interim/contract FD role, ideally within an established SME or mid-sized business.
- Strong technical accounting background combined with commercial acumen.
- Excellent leadership skills with the ability to influence and engage across all levels of the business.
- Demonstrable experience in driving financial improvement and supporting strategic growth.
- Able to hit the ground running and make an immediate impact.
What’s on Offer
- Day rate of £600–£650 (Inside IR35).
- 6-month initial contract with strong potential to extend to 12 months.
- Opportunity to work with a long-standing, stable business in Shropshire.
- Immediate start required – 1st September latest.
