Director of Finance (Temporary) in London

Director of Finance (Temporary) in London

London Temporary 126000 - 154000 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead financial strategy and empower a high-performing finance team in a dynamic environment.
  • Company: High-growth specialist services business with an international presence.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary up to £140,000, hybrid work, and professional development opportunities.
  • Other info: Opportunity for career growth and transformation across finance functions.
  • Why this job: Shape a forward-thinking finance platform and drive impactful change.
  • Qualifications: Qualified accountant with senior finance leadership experience in multi-entity environments.

The predicted salary is between 126000 - 154000 £ per year.

Up to £140,000 + benefits

12-month FTC

London (Hybrid)

Partner Financial is working with a high-growth, highly accredited specialist services business (part of a wider international group) delivering multi-site operations and management solutions on a nationwide scale. As the business continues to scale and evolve within a complex, service-led environment, they are looking to appoint a Finance Director into a high-impact, 12-month leadership role. This position will play a critical role in steering the financial strategy, leading the UK finance function, and empowering a high-performing team to deliver accurate, timely insights that drive confident executive decisions.

This is an excellent opportunity for a strategic yet hands-on finance leader with a strong track record of driving change within dynamic, multi-entity environments. The role will suit an individual excited by the opportunity to shape a forward-thinking, technology-enabled finance platform.

  • Owning budgeting, reforecasting, and long-range planning, aligning finance closely with operational drivers.
  • Managing cashflow, treasury routines, and balance sheet integrity, including rigorous reconciliations and controls.
  • Coordinating external audits, tax compliance, and statutory filings in partnership with advisors.
  • Developing people, structures, and processes within the finance team to drive continuous improvement and clear succession.
  • Driving transformation across reporting, controls, ERP, or business intelligence tools.
  • Improving unit economics, pricing models, and cost-to-serve metrics through close operational partnering.

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with proven senior finance leadership experience at Finance Director level within a service-led, multi-entity, or contract-based business. Demonstrable track record of leading a finance function and driving transformation across reporting, controls, and systems. A genuine developer of people, skilled at creating a positive, accountable team culture and coaching high performers. Strong appreciation for robust controls, clean audits, reliable cashflow management, and zero-surprise environments. Comfortable navigating group reporting requirements, private equity-backed environments, and multi-stakeholder structures.

Director of Finance (Temporary) in London employer: Partner Group

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Contact Details:

Partner Group Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Director of Finance (Temporary) in London

Financial Strategy
Budgeting
Reforecasting
Long-range Planning
Cashflow Management
Treasury Management
Balance Sheet Integrity