Interim Head of Finance (3-6 Months)

Day rate: £400-£500 (Inside IR35, via Umbrella)
Hybrid: Central London (3 days per week)

The Role:

A growing multi-site property and hospitality group is seeking an interim Head of Finance to provide short-term cover and strengthen the finance function during a key period of transition. The role will be hands-on, focused on stabilising operations, and ensuring robust financial control across the group.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Management & Control

• Lead day-to-day finance operations, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
• Manage AP, VAT, balance sheet reconciliations, and cashflow oversight.
• Support pre-opening financial costings for new sites and projects.
• Oversee production of P&L, balance sheet, and cashflow reports across multiple business units.
• Review and improve controls, processes, and reporting accuracy.

Business Partnering

• Provide financial oversight and guidance to senior leadership.
• Partner with operations and development teams to ensure strong financial governance.
• Maintain banking covenant and audit compliance.

Team & Delivery

• Support and guide the finance team in resolving legacy AP and VAT issues.
• Ensure adequate cover and continuity across the department.
• A delivery-focused role: stabilising and improving processes rather than driving long-term strategy.

Candidate Profile

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified accountant (or equivalent).
• Background in hospitality, or multi-site businesses is essential.
• Strong experience working in multi-site, multi-entity environments.
• Hands-on and detail-focused, capable of resolving legacy issues.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, change-driven environment.

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