Job Title: Interim Finance Transformation Lead
Location: Brighton (Hybrid - 1 day in-office, 1 day remote)
Type: Part-time (2 days per week)
Contract Length: 9-15 months
Day Rate: £600-£700 (Outside IR35)
Start Date: ASAP (flexible for 1-2 months' notice)

A fast-growing, multi-entity property investment and development group is seeking a commercially focused Interim Finance Transformation Lead. The business has scaled significantly over the past decade and is now entering a new phase of structured growth, with ambitious acquisition targets and a portfolio expected to double in the next few years.

The business now needs to bring in a senior finance professional on a part-time, project basis to overhaul its reporting, forecasting, and finance infrastructure.

Overview
A fast-growing, multi-entity property investment and development group is seeking a commercially focused Interim Finance Transformation Lead. The business has scaled significantly over the past decade and is now entering a new phase of structured growth, with ambitious acquisition targets and a portfolio expected to double in the next few years.

The business now needs to bring in a senior finance professional on a part-time, project basis to overhaul its reporting, forecasting, and finance infrastructure.

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Key Responsibilities
* Lead the design and implementation of consolidated reporting across multiple group entities
* Build and maintain cash flow models and long-range forecasts (5-10 year horizon)
* Develop purchase profiles to support property acquisition strategy
* Create systems to track and manage complex refinancing and debt positions (60-70+ events)
* Establish robust budgeting processes, P&Ls, and board/shareholder reporting packs
* Review and improve current use of tools (Xero, Excel, Fathom)
* Support the recruitment of junior finance hires and ensure handover of systems

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Ideal Candidate
* Experienced interim FD, Head of Finance, or Finance Transformation Consultant
* Background in SME or multi-entity environments - ideally founder-led businesses
* Track record of building financial systems and scalable reporting tools from scratch
* Strategic mindset - able to advise, design, and implement with minimal oversight
* Confident working in a fast-paced, hands-on business
* Strong Excel skills essential; experience with Xero and Fathom beneficial
* Property experience helpful but not essential

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