A large, nationally significant organisation is seeking an experienced Interim Finance Director to provide hands-on leadership across Financial Accounting and Controls during a critical period of finance transformation.
Reporting directly to the CFO, this is a high-profile role requiring a proven finance leader who can quickly establish control, strengthen financial operations and support the organisation through year-end reporting and external audit activity.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead Financial Accounting and Controls across the organisation.
- Oversee year-end reporting, statutory accounts and external audit engagement.
- Strengthen the financial control environment and governance framework.
- Support the optimisation of a recently implemented Oracle Fusion ERP system.
- Assess finance team capability, structure and ways of working.
- Partner with the CFO, Executive Team, Audit & Risk Committee and Board.
- Help define and implement a sustainable operating model for the future.
Candidate Profile
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
- Significant Finance Director or senior financial leadership experience.
- Strong technical accounting, controls and financial reporting expertise.
- Experience operating within public sector, NDPB, ALB, regulated or similarly governed environments.
- Track record of improving or stabilising finance functions during periods of change.
- Comfortable balancing strategic leadership with hands-on delivery.
This is an opportunity to work closely with the CFO and play a pivotal role in reshaping a finance function. The assignment offers immediate impact, Executive and Board-level exposure, and the chance to leave a lasting legacy in an organisation delivering services of national importance.
Interim Finance Director employer: Allen Lane
As a pivotal player in supporting the UK's financial stability, this national central government organisation offers an exceptional work environment in the heart of London. With a commitment to inclusivity and high performance, employees benefit from a collaborative culture that fosters professional growth and strategic influence at the executive level. The role of Interim Head of Human Resources not only provides competitive remuneration but also the opportunity to lead transformative HR initiatives that shape the future of the organisation.
