Job Description

The Interim Director of Finance (PART-TIME) will provide senior financial leadership ensuring robust financial governance, high‑quality reporting, commercial insight, and strategic financial stewardship. This role will also act as a mentor and capability‑builder for the Deputy Director of Finance, supporting their development with the aim of enabling them to step into the CFO role after a defined period.

Key Responsibilities;

Strategic Leadership & Governance

* Financial strategy - Lead the development and delivery of the organisation’s medium‑term financial strategy, ensuring alignment with commercial objectives and governance expectations.

* Corporate governance - Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and governance frameworks, including Companies House, audit requirements, and internal control standards.

* Board reporting - Provide clear, insightful, and timely financial reporting to the Board, including performance updates, risk analysis, and forward forecasting.

Financial Management & Control

* Financial planning - Oversee annual budgeting, in‑year forecasting, and long‑term financial modelling.

* Financial control - Maintain strong financial controls, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and effective stewardship of public‑linked funds.

* Audit & assurance - Lead preparation for internal and external audit, ensuring high‑quality working papers and timely responses.

Commercial & Operational Finance

* Business partnering - Provide commercial insight to operational leaders across service lines.

* Contract & pricing oversight - Support evaluation of commercial opportunities, pricing models, and financial viability assessments.

* Performance improvement - Identify opportunities to improve margin, efficiency, and financial sustainability.

Leadership, Mentoring & Capability Building

* Deputy CFO development - Provide structured mentoring, coaching, and exposure to CFO‑level responsibilities.

* Team leadership - Support a high‑performing finance function with clear objectives, accountability, and professional development.

* Succession planning - Build a clear pathway for the DDOF to assume full CFO responsibilities over time.

Key Requirements

Essential

* Qualified accountant (CCAB) with significant senior leadership experience.

* Proven track record as a CFO, Finance Director, or equivalent in a complex, regulated environment, ideally public sector organisations with commercial entities.

* Strong understanding of public‑sector financial standards.

* Demonstrable experience in mentoring and developing senior finance leaders.

* Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence at Board level.

Contract Details

* Part‑time (2–3 days per week)

* Fixed‑term contract (length to be agreed)

* Remote working with on-site presence as required