Interim Chief Financial Officer
Midlands (Hybrid)
£1,250-£1,500 per day (Outside IR35)
Circa 6 months
About the Business
We are a well-established professional services SME based in the Midlands, currently entering an exciting period of strategic change and operational improvement. As the business evolves to enhance profitability and strengthen its commercial foundation, we are seeking an experienced Interim CFO to provide financial leadership, strategic insight, and hands-on support during this transitional phase.
The Role
Reporting directly to the CEO and working closely with the senior leadership team, the Interim CFO will take a leading role in shaping the company's financial strategy, enhancing reporting and controls, and driving commercial performance across multiple service lines.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead all aspects of financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow control.
- Provide strategic financial guidance to the board and senior team, ensuring informed decision-making and commercial focus.
- Review and enhance financial systems, controls, and reporting frameworks to improve accuracy, transparency, and speed.
- Drive margin improvement and cost optimisation initiatives across the business.
- Oversee billing, pricing, and contract profitability analysis for service lines and key client accounts.
- Support the commercial leadership team in modelling new service propositions, client acquisition, and retention strategies.
- Manage relationships with external stakeholders including banks, auditors, and investors.
- Lead and mentor a small finance team to build capability and improve delivery standards.
- Provide financial insight to support operational efficiency and business performance improvements.
- Play a key role in scenario modelling, planning, and helping to define the company's next phase of growth or restructuring as appropriate.
Essential Experience:
- Qualified finance professional (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent).
- Proven track record as an interim or permanent CFO within a professional services business.
- Demonstrable success in improving financial performance, cash management, and operational efficiency.
- Skilled in building and leading finance teams through change and transformation.
- Strong stakeholder management skills and commercial awareness.
- Experience with ERP/finance system improvements is advantageous.
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