Interim Finance Director
JOB_53701474764618Job type
TemporaryLocation
LutonWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Senior Finance QualifiedIndustry
Supply Chain & LogisticsPay
Daily RateClosing date
28 Feb 2026
Interim FD- Change focussed 6 Months
Interim Finance Director
The Opportunity
An established, multi‑business distribution group is seeking an Interim Finance Director to lead a period of financial stabilisation and commercial transformation.
The company operates high‑volume, warehouse‑led distribution models with broad product ranges, strong supplier relationships, and a shared customer base across multiple operating units. While fundamentally sound, the group is experiencing margin pressure, legacy finance processes, and seeks improved commercial insight.
This is a hands‑on interim assignment requiring a commercially minded finance leader who can quickly bring clarity, control, and momentum.
The Role
The Interim Finance Director will take ownership of the finance function while acting as a key commercial partner to sales, operations, and procurement.
This role requires a strong on‑site presence and visible leadership, driving change not just within finance, but across the wider business.
Key Responsibilities
- Establish a clear, credible view of revenue, margin, and profitability
- Analyse performance by business unit, product, and customer
- Strengthen financial controls, forecasting, and cash management
- Improve the quality, accuracy, and usability of management information
- Reduce reliance on anecdotal and sales‑led reporting
- Modernise finance processes and introduce scalable ways of working
- Lead, motivate, and uplift a small, established finance team
- Act as a commercial partner to sales and operations, improving pricing and margin discipline
- Build finance capability capable of supporting significant top‑line growth
The Ideal Candidate
You will be an experienced Interim Finance Director or CFO with a proven track record of delivering impact in complex, margin‑sensitive environments.
Experience & Background
- Distribution, wholesale, or supply‑chain‑led businesses
- High‑volume, SKU‑rich operating models
- Leading finance teams through change and transformation
- Strengthening controls, insight, and commercial decision‑making
Skills & Style
- Highly analytical and data‑driven
- Commercially astute with strong business‑partnering capability
- Comfortable operating in imperfect or fast‑moving environments
- Hands‑on, pragmatic, and delivery‑focused
- Confident, influencing senior stakeholders and challenging constructively.
Systems
- Experience working with ERP systems in legacy or under‑performing states
- Strong understanding of working capital, margin management, and forecasting
Contract Details
- 6‑month interim assignment
- On‑site role based in Luton
- Competitive day rate, dependent on experience
- Immediate or short‑notice availability preferred
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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Interim Finance DirectorJOB_537014747646182026-01-272026-02-28
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