Interim Deputy Finance Director

We are seeking an experienced and qualified finance professional to join a well-established public sector organisation in the Southwest of England on an interim basis.

This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for overseeing the full finance function and supporting strategic, commercially focused initiatives.

Managing a capable team of 7, you will lead across financial accounting, financial management, and operational finance, ensuring robust financial control while contributing to wider organisational growth projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee the full finance function
• Manage and develop a high-performing finance team
• Support financial planning, reporting, and control
• Partner with senior stakeholders on commercial and growth initiatives
• Provide strategic financial insight to support decision-making

About You:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
• Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role
• Strong understanding of end-to-end finance operations
• Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on where required
• Experience within complex organisations (public sector or similar preferred)

Candidates with Higher Education experience are of particular interest, though this is not essential. We welcome applications from individuals with transferable experience from other sectors.

This role offers flexibility, with a hybrid working pattern (approximately 3 days per week on-site). For candidates based further afield, travel and accommodation expenses may be supported.