Head of Finance (Interim / FTC) – High-Growth Consumer Business
We’re working with a high-growth, investor-backed consumer business at a pivotal stage of its journey. With c.£10m revenue and scaling rapidly (c.50% YoY), the business has a clear trajectory towards £50m+ over the next five years.
They are now looking to appoint an Interim Head of Finance on an initial 6-month FTC, with strong potential to convert to permanent.
The role
This is a hands‑on leadership role with full ownership of the finance function during a key phase of growth. You’ll step into a business mid‑audit and play a critical role in stabilising, building, and scaling the finance function.
Key responsibilities
- Owning the day-to-day finance function, including completion of the current audit cycle
- Building scalable processes, controls, and systems from the ground up
- Leading forecasting, financial modelling, and business partnering with senior stakeholders
- Driving automation and modernisation of finance workflows
- Laying the foundations for a future‑ready finance team
Candidate profile
- ACA / ACCA qualified, ideally trained in a top‑tier firm or strong graduate programme
- 3+ years PQE in industry with demonstrable ownership of finance processes
- Experience operating as a number 2 to an FD / CFO or in a senior finance role within a larger organisation
- Comfortable in a hands‑on, fast‑paced environment
- Commercial, proactive, and motivated by building and improving rather than maintaining
Details
- Initial 6‑month FTC with strong potential to convert
- Hybrid working (2–3 days in office)
- High exposure to founders and senior leadership
- Clear progression towards a future CFO role
If you’re a hands‑on finance leader who enjoys building in high‑growth environments, this is a rare opportunity to shape a finance function from the ground up.
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