Interim Finance Director

  • Accountancy Action
  • Feb 27, 2026
Full time Banking

Job Description

We are supporting an established SME seeking an experienced Interim Finance Director to provide steady leadership and operational oversight across the finance function for an initial 6-month period.

This is a hands on role requiring a practical, detail oriented FD who can assess current processes, strengthen controls, improve reporting, and ensure the function is structured effectively ahead of a permanent appointment.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the day to day finance function within an SME environment
  • Review and improve existing financial processes, controls and reporting frameworks
  • Oversee budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management
  • Strengthen balance sheet integrity and month end close processes
  • Provide clear, commercially focused reporting to senior leadership
  • Ensure ERP systems are being utilised effectively (NetSuite or Oracle experience essential)
  • Document processes and implement structure to enable a smooth handover to the incoming permanent FD
About You:
  • Proven experience operating at Finance Director level within an SME
  • Hands on approach with the ability to work operationally as well as strategically
  • Strong technical grounding with a focus on controls and process improvement
  • Experience using and optimising NetSuite or Oracle
  • Comfortable working in a lean environment with limited resource
  • Available immediately or at short notice

This opportunity would suit an experienced interim who takes pride in bringing structure, clarity and stability to established businesses.

If of interest, please apply or reach out for a confidential discussion