Interim Finance Director

Job Description:

Sector: Construction
Location: Leicester (Hybrid)
Duration: 6-12 months
Day Rate: £600-£800
Start: January

An established construction business based in Leicester is seeking an experienced Interim Finance Director to lead the finance function through a critical period. This is a hands-on, senior leadership role requiring strong technical, commercial, and stakeholder management capability within a project-led environment.

The Interim Finance Director will work closely with the Managing Director and board, providing financial leadership, improving financial control, and supporting strategic and operational decision-making.

• Full responsibility for the finance function, including leadership of the finance team

• Ownership of budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management

• Oversight of month-end, management accounts, and statutory reporting

• Provide clear visibility of project performance, margins, WIP, and contract profitability

• Strengthen financial controls, processes, and reporting frameworks

• Act as a key business partner to senior stakeholders and the board

• Support year-end processes and liaise with external advisors where required

• Drive commercial insight to support business performance and growth

• Proven experience operating at Finance Director or equivalent senior finance level

• Strong background in construction or project-based businesses

• Deep understanding of cashflow management, WIP, and contract accounting

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA preferred)

• Confident, credible, and able to operate at board level

• Previous interim experience highly desirable