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Interim Head of Finance

Hamilton Woods
1 hour ago
Contract
Kent
United Kingdom
£650 - £750 GBP daily
Interim Head of Finance

Location: Maidstone (Hybrid Working)
Day Rate: 650 - 750 per day

We are supporting a well-established and growing construction business to appoint an Interim Head of Finance during a key period of change and growth.

This is a senior leadership role, offering full ownership of the finance function for a regional business unit. You will work closely with the Managing Director and senior leadership team, providing both financial control and commercial insight to support strategic decision-making.



The Role

  • Lead and manage the finance function, ensuring strong financial control and governance
  • Oversee month-end, management reporting and balance sheet integrity
  • Deliver robust budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning processes
  • Own cashflow forecasting and working capital management
  • Provide commercial insight and challenge to operational and commercial teams
  • Support development and investment appraisals
  • Oversee joint venture reporting and partner relationships
  • Lead audit processes and ensure compliance with financial and regulatory requirements
  • Drive improvements across systems, processes and reporting
  • Lead, mentor and develop the finance team


About You

  • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
  • Proven experience operating at Head of Finance / Financial Controller level within construction or a similar project-based environment
  • Strong technical accounting and financial control background
  • Excellent FP&A capability, including budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management
  • Experience working with joint ventures and complex reporting structures
  • Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at senior level
  • Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, changing environment

If this could be of interest, please get in touch to discuss further.