This is a high-impact, board-facing role where you will shape strategy, influence key decisions, and drive commercial outcomes across mission-critical programmes. You'll work directly with C‑suite leaders to enhance performance, improve financial rigour, and help guide the next phase of a multi-year transformation. Client Details I'm partnering with a leading UK consumer/retail organisation undergoing a significant period of digital, data and technology transformation. They are seeking a seasoned Interim Divisional Finance Director to take full ownership of the financial and commercial agenda across a large-scale global support function. Description This interim position sits at the heart of a rapidly evolving commercial landscape. You'll partner closely with C suite and senior leadership to ensure investment decisions, transformation initiatives and operational delivery are commercially sound, strategically aligned, and financially optimised. The scale, pace and visibility of this role mean you'll have genuine influence on enterprise-wide outcomes. Financial Strategy & Business Partnering

Lead commercial finance strategy across Divisional operations. Act as key business partner to C‑suite, shaping long‑term financial direction and challenging thinking where needed. Enable insight‑led decision making through robust analysis, performance management and commercial challenge.

Planning, Forecasting & Performance

Own budgeting, forecasting and long‑range financial planning for a large and complex cost base. Lead monthly performance reviews, identifying commercial drivers, risks and opportunities. Deliver clear, influential communication of financial performance to senior stakeholders and the Board.

Governance, Controls & Investment Oversight

Ensure robust financial governance across technology investments, programmes and services. Lead business case development, scenario modelling and ROI analysis for major projects. Oversee cost control, transfer pricing, major contract reviews and financial risk management.

Transformation & Capability Building

Drive finance transformation across reporting, processes and decision support. Enhance financial literacy across business partner teams. Develop a high‑performing team culture with strong analytical and partnering skills.

Profile

C‑suite stakeholder management experience within a multi‑billion‑turnover organisation. Senior Director‑level background operating in a complex matrix environment within consumer products or retail. Proven experience partnering with and supporting C suite stakeholders. A track record of delivering large‑scale change and transformation (digital, data, operating model, cost optimisation). Strong strategic thinking, commercial acumen, and the ability to influence at executive level. Deep experience leading and developing finance teams in high‑paced, evolving environments.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in complexity, enjoys partnering with senior leadership, and has the gravitas to influence decisions at the highest levels of a major UK brand. Job Offer Competive Salary on a contract basis or a daily rate inside IR35 If you have the relevant senior Finance Director experience in a multi-billion turnover, complex matrix organisation in the consumer/retail sector with C‑suite business partnering, and senior‑level transformation drop your CV across. #J-18808-Ljbffr