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Interim Finance Director / Financial Controller

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We are seeking an experienced Interim Finance Director / Financial Controller to step into a hands-on, on-site assignment in Cheltenham with immediate effect. This is a delivery-critical interim role, requiring a senior finance professional who can stabilise, lead and improve the finance function from day one. There is no handover period - the successful interim must be comfortable taking ownership quickly and operating at pace.

Job Responsibility:

  • Assume full control of the finance function and day-to-day financial operations
  • Provide visible, on-site leadership to the finance team and wider business
  • Rapidly assess current processes, controls and reporting, implementing improvements where required
  • Strengthen management information, budgeting and forecasting
  • Ensure compliance, governance and audit readiness
  • Act as a trusted, commercially focused partner to senior leadership

Requirements:

  • Operated at Finance Director or Financial Controller level in interim assignments
  • Strong background in hands-on, operational environments (manufacturing, engineering, construction or similar)
  • Comfortable working 5 days per week onsite in Cheltenham
  • Decisive, pragmatic and able to deliver under pressure
  • Available at short notice or immediately

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 13, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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