Full job descriptionAn established industrial services business is seeking an experienced Interim Finance Director / CFO to lead the finance function through a period of transformation, performance improvement and organisational change
Working closely with the Board and senior leadership team, you will drive financial visibility, improve performance, strengthen cash management and help create a platform for future growth across a multi-country European operation
Client Details
Our client is a growing PE backed industrial services organisation operating across multiple European locations. The business provides critical technical services and solutions to industrial customers and is currently undertaking a significant transformation programme focused on improving performance, increasing efficiency and building the foundations for future growth.
The organisation is seeking a commercially astute Interim Finance Director who can provide both strategic leadership and hands-on delivery during a key phase of its development.


Description
Reporting directly to the Board, the Interim Finance Director / CFO will take responsibility for leading the finance function across a multi-entity European business.
Key responsibilities include:
*Developing an integrated financial planning and forecasting framework.
*Improving management information, performance reporting and KPI visibility.
*Driving cash flow, working capital and liquidity management.
*Identifying and delivering cost optimisation and operational efficiency initiatives.
*Supporting organisational restructuring and business transformation programmes.
*Strengthening financial controls, governance and risk management.
*Reviewing finance systems and supporting technology improvement initiatives.
*Leading and developing finance teams across multiple locations.
*Acting as a trusted adviser to the Board and senior leadership team on strategic and commercial matters.
*This is a highly visible role requiring regular travel across Europe, typically 3-4 days per week.


Profile
The successful candidate is likely to possess:
*ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent professional qualification.
*Previous Finance Director and/or CFO experience.
*A proven track record of turnaround, restructuring, transformation or performance improvement programmes.
*Strong experience managing cash flow and working capital.
*Multi-site and multi-entity leadership experience.
*Strong commercial finance capability, including pricing, profitability and business performance analysis.
*Experience improving reporting, forecasting and management information.
*Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to operate effectively at Board level.
*A hands-on and pragmatic approach, combining strategic thinking with execution.
*Experience within industrial, engineering, manufacturing, technical services or distribution environments would be advantageous.


Job Offer
*Initial six-month interim assignment.
*Competitive day rate.
*Immediate start opportunity.
*Significant autonomy and direct Board exposure.
*The opportunity to play a leading role in a major business transformation programme.
*UK-based position with regular European travel (typically 3-4 days per week).
*Potential for a longer-term engagement depending on business requirements and project progress.