Interim Head of Finance - £650-£700 Per Day - 3 Month Contract - North London (Hybrid) - ACCA/CIMA/ACA
IN2 Consult is partnering with an exciting SME client in London who are seeking a hands-on, fully qualified Interim Head of Finance to join their finance function at short notice.
This is a broad, high-impact role suited to an experienced finance leader who is immediately available (or on a short notice period) and comfortable stepping into a fast-paced, owner-managed environment to stabilise, lead, and deliver from day one.
You will take full ownership of the finance function, ensuring robust financial control, accurate reporting, and commercial support to senior leadership, while also driving improvements across processes and performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Take full ownership of the end-to-end finance function, ensuring accurate and timely delivery across all accounting activities
- Lead the month-end close and reporting cycle, delivering P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow with clear insight and commentary
- Oversee payroll and pension processes, ensuring compliance and accuracy
- Manage the revenue cycle, including invoicing, billing, and internal recharges
- Prepare and present board-level reporting, providing meaningful financial and commercial analysis
- Take ownership of cash flow management, banking, and liquidity oversight
- Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, including VAT, tax filings, and year-end accounts
- Act as the primary contact for auditors and external advisors, managing audit processes effectively
- Lead budgeting and forecasting cycles, working closely with senior stakeholders
- Identify and implement process improvements, controls, and efficiencies across finance
- Provide hands-on commercial support and insight to drive business performance and decision-making
Key Requirements
- Immediately available (or available at short notice) and able to start quickly
- Fully qualified accountant (ACCA / ACA / CIMA or equivalent)
- Proven experience operating as an Interim Head of Finance / Finance Lead within an SME environment
- Strong track record of being hands-on, with the ability to operate across both strategic and transactional finance
- Solid technical grounding in UK GAAP, statutory reporting, and audit management
- Experience managing month-end, year-end, and compliance processes under tight deadlines
- Advanced Excel skills and strong familiarity with accounting systems
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with confidence operating at Board level
- Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, changing environment
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