Interim Finance Director

Drive reporting quality, controls, and commercial insight.

Gaining valuable exposure while leading meaningful improvements.

About Our Client

A diversified international equipment manufacturer supplying specialised products to industrial markets across Europe and North America, known for engineering robust, missionritical machinery and operating as part of a larger global listed group

Job Description

• Lead financial reporting, controls, and governance across multiple European manufacturing entities.
• Ensure timely, accurate submissions into the US-listed parent, with strong attention to detail and compliance.
• Strengthen processes, systems, and month-end disciplines while maintaining team engagement.
• Provide commercial insight to the on-site European MD, including margin analysis and cost drivers.
• Manage and support remote finance teams across several jurisdictions and currencies.
• Drive improvements in forecasting, budgeting, and financial visibility to enhance decision-making.
• Act as a hands-on senior finance leader, delivering stability, accuracy, and operational partnership during a period of change

The Successful Applicant

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with a strong track record in multi-entity, international manufacturing environments.
• Proven ability to deliver accurate, timely reporting into a listed-group structure, ideally with exposure to US GAAP and SOX controls.
• Hands-on operator experienced in strengthening processes, controls, and month-end disciplines across remote European teams.
• Strong commercial acumen, able to provide insight on cost drivers, margin performance, and operational decision-making.
• Demonstrated success navigating multi-currency, multi-jurisdiction finance while leading teams through change in a collaborative, supportive way.

What7s on Offer

• £800 per day for a high-impact interim assignment with genuine regional scope.
• A collegiate, supportive working environment with strong peer partners and engaged stakeholders.
• The opportunity to add significant international and commercial depth to your interim portfolio.
• A large international group with a mid-company feel, offering influence without bureaucracy.
• A real mandate to strengthen controls, rigour, and reporting quality, leaving a lasting legacy.