Interim Finance Director 9-month Fixed-Term Contract Start: April Location: London We are partnering with a high-profile national public institution to appoint an experienced Interim Finance Director. This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in a complex, high-impact public sector environment, leading a finance function at the heart of a nationally significant organisation. The Role The Finance Director is a key member of the Management Board and holds strategic responsibility for the organisation's financial planning and performance.

Provide strategic leadership and direction to the Finance Department. Ensure the delivery of high-quality financial services, driving continuous improvement and digital transformation. Advise senior stakeholders on complex financial matters, supporting effective decision-making. Contribute fully as a member of the Management Board. Oversee robust financial planning and management, ensuring timely, accurate and meaningful financial information. Integrate financial planning with wider business planning, collaborating closely with the Chief Operating Officer. Promote value for money and effective cost control across the organisation. Lead the preparation of timely, accurate annual accounts. Foster strong, collaborative relationships across departments. Maintain effective systems of internal control, ensuring financial propriety, including counter‑fraud and anti‑bribery measures. Act as the owner of the organisation's corporate finance risk.

The Person You will bring:

Professional qualification with one of the CCAB bodies (or equivalent). Extensive senior-level financial management experience within the public sector, with a deep understanding of public finance frameworks, regulation, and operational realities. A strong track record of leadership within complex public‑sector organisations, including:

Contributing effectively as part of a senior leadership team to shape and deliver strategic objectives. Leading, developing and motivating high‑performing finance teams. Delivering effective, organisation‑wide financial management. Successfully leading transformational change in systems, processes, and culture within a multi‑stakeholder environment.

Outstanding communication and influencing skills, with sound political awareness and the ability to navigate ambiguity. Proven ability to analyse complex information quickly, identify key issues, and communicate insights clearly to both financial and non‑financial audiences. The ability to balance technical expertise with strategic perspective, seeing the broader organisational context.

We welcome your application if this role aligns with your experience and interests. Contract Length: 9 months Contacts Suzie Raffle: 07551 561 199 How to apply

Please submit your CV along with a Supporting Statement addressing the person specification criteria, evidencing how you meet the criteria. Detail any employment or education gaps. Be ready to provide the names, positions, organisations and contact details for two referees; one should be your current or most recent employer. Referees will be contacted for those proceeding to final stages. We will always gain your permission before we contact referees. Let us know any difficulty you may have with the indicative timetable. Check that your contact details are correct before you submit.

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