Job Description

Interim Finance Director - Business Sale / Investment Readiness

£600 - £900 per day

Nottingham

Our client, a market-leading SME, is a SAAS business, is seeking an immediately available finance professional to support a critical phase of growth and transformation as the business prepares for a potential sale, acquisition, or investment process.

This is a hands-on, high-impact role requiring an experienced individual who can quickly immerse themselves in the business, take ownership of the financial workstreams, and ensure the company is fully prepared for external scrutiny and due diligence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and enhance financial information for a potential sale, acquisition, or investment process.
• Review and improve the quality and accuracy of financial reporting and management accounts.
• Support due diligence activities, responding to investor and buyer enquiries.
• Analyse financial performance, identify key value drivers, and provide commercial insight.
• Ensure financial records, controls, and documentation are robust and audit ready.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders and external advisors throughout the transaction process.
• Identify and resolve issues that could impact valuation or transaction readiness.

Candidate Profile:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Previous experience preparing a small SAAS business for sale, acquisition, private equity investment, or fundraising.
• Strong technical accounting and financial analysis skills.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced SME environment.
• Highly hands-on, proactive, and able to work independently.
• Available to start immediately or at short notice.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a pivotal role in a significant corporate transaction and make a tangible impact on the future success of the business.