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Finance Director

Accountancy Action
Posted 4 days ago, valid for 2 days
Location

Watford, Hertfordshire WD24 4LH

Contract type

Part Time

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  • We are looking for an Interim Finance Director to lead financial operations during a transitional period.
  • The ideal candidate should have at least 8 years of post-qualification experience and be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
  • Responsibilities include driving financial planning, managing cash flow, and ensuring compliance with regulations.
  • The role requires strong leadership skills and the ability to mentor a finance team while collaborating with senior leadership.
  • The position offers a competitive salary, which will be discussed during the interview process.
About the Role:

We are seeking an Interim Finance Director to provide financial leadership and support during a period of transition. This role requires a commercially minded finance professional with a proven track record of driving financial performance, managing risk, and delivering robust financial controls.

The Finance Director will work closely with the CFO, senior leadership team, and key stakeholders to provide financial insights that shape business strategy, enhance operational efficiency, and ensure financial compliance.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Partner with the CFO and executive team to drive financial planning, forecasting, and long-term growth strategies.

  • Oversee the preparation of monthly management accounts, statutory reporting (FRS102 & UK GAAP), and board-level financial presentations.

  • Lead the annual budgeting process, financial modeling, and rolling forecasts to support business decision-making.

  • Monitor and manage cashflow, funding requirements, and investment strategies to ensure financial stability.

  • Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, tax laws, and audit requirements, working closely with external auditors.

  • Drive cost control measures, process improvements, and financial efficiencies across the business.

  • Lead and mentor the finance team, ensuring strong financial governance and best practices.

  • Act as a key financial advisor to senior leadership, board members, and external partners.

Key Requirements:
  • Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with at least 8+ years of post-qualification experience.

  • Proven experience in a Finance Director, Financial Controller, or senior finance leadership role.

  • Strong technical knowledge of FRS102, UK GAAP, and compliance regulations.

  • Commercial acumen with experience in business partnering, financial strategy, and performance improvement.

  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

  • Strong leadership and team management experience.

  • Advanced proficiency in financial systems, ERP software, and Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, financial modeling).

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.