Interim Finance Project Manager

Job Description:

Job Title: Interim Finance Project Manager (Strategic Finance & M&A)

Location: Hybrid (between Derby and home-based)

About the Role

Gleeson are delighted to, once again, be supporting a rapidly growing client of ours in the Derby area on an exclusive basis. The Interim Finance Project Manager is a unique opportunity for a high-calibre finance professional to step into a pivotal role, acting as the CFO's strategic partner during a period of transformation and growth. You will be at the forefront of shaping the company's 3-year strategic plan, ensuring that robust financial insight and forward-thinking analysis underpin every major decision.

With a clear focus on corporate development, you will support - and in some cases lead - critical projects, including potential M&A transactions and preparations for a potential sale process. You'll bring financial rigour, strategic acumen, and commercial curiosity to help the business identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and deliver on its long-term ambitions.

Key Responsibilities of the Interim Finance Project Manager

• Partner with the CFO to drive and refine the company's 3-year plan with commercial insight and financial discipline.

• Lead strategic finance projects, including potential acquisitions, sales, and corporate transactions.

• Build robust, investor-grade financial models and scenario analyses.

• Partner with executives and senior leaders to align financial priorities with strategic goals.

• Manage relationships with investors, banks, and acquisition targets.

Requirements

• Experience in business financial modelling and strategy development or strategic projects.
• Track record of managing key internal (executives, senior leaders) and external (investors, banks) stakeholders.
• Exposure to corporate strategic development and business plan construction.
• Experience in a consumer-facing (B2C) business is essential.
• Experience in a private equity-backed and/or travel business is advantageous.

Qualifications & Skills

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified with strong Excel and financial modelling skills.

• Proven experience in strategy, corporate development, and stakeholder management.

• Background in consumer-facing (B2C) and PE backed businesses is highly desirable.

• Resilient, adaptable, and able to influence at the highest level.

This role offers the scope to shape the strategic and financial trajectory of a dynamic, consumer-facing business during a decisive phase of growth and potential change.

If you have experience of the above, full right to work in the Uk without the need for sponsorship and are able to be on site in the Derby area ideally 2 - 3 days per week (but this can be flexible) then don't hesitate to apply!

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