Hays
Leeds, UK
£61,240 – £61,240
Contract
6 days ago
Interim Deputy Finance Director (Finance & Planning) Leeds Hybrid 6-12-month contract | Flexible working | Attractive packageA Yorkshire-bas…
Three Bridges Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with a highly respected organisation to recruit a Deputy Director of Finance on an initial six-month fixed-term contract.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join the senior finance leadership team during an exciting period of organisational development. Reporting directly to the Director of Finance, you will provide visible leadership to an established finance function, helping to support and develop the team while strengthening financial planning, reporting and decision-making across the organisation.
This role would suit an experienced finance leader who enjoys combining strategic thinking with practical leadership and is passionate about developing people. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the future direction of the finance function while supporting the wider organisation through an important period of change. Why Work Here?
Salary up to £65,000 (depending on experience)
Initial 6-month fixed-term contract
Hybrid working with approximately three days per week in the Glasgow office
Opportunity to work for a highly respected and nationally recognised organisation
Senior leadership role with significant influence across the business
Collaborative and supportive working culture
Opportunity to shape finance processes and team development
Excellent work-life balance
Attractive holiday entitlement
Strong pension provision
Job The role of Deputy Director of Finance will give you the opportunity to:
Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching and development for a well-established finance team
Support the Director of Finance in delivering the organisation's financial strategy
Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial planning and management reporting processes
Develop financial models and long-term forecasting to support strategic decision-making
Present financial information and insight to senior leadership and board-level stakeholders
Oversee management accounts, financial controls and statutory reporting
Support business partnering across the organisation, providing commercially focused financial advice
Lead continuous improvement across finance systems, processes and reporting
Oversee treasury, cash flow, procurement and payroll functions
Support audit, risk management and regulatory compliance activities
Deputise for the Director of Finance when required
Help build a more forward-looking, collaborative and enabling finance function
You As Deputy Director of Finance, you will likely possess the following:
Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
Significant experience leading and developing finance teams
Strong financial planning, forecasting and modelling experience
Experience presenting financial information to senior stakeholders or boards
Broad finance leadership experience covering management accounts, financial controls and reporting
Strong analytical and commercial skills
Experience leading teams through change and continuous improvement
Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships across a wide range of stakeholders
Strong leadership style that combines visibility, collaboration and pragmatism
Ability to adapt communication style to different audiences and build credibility quickly
Advanced Excel and financial modelling capability
Experience within education or the public sector would be welcomed but is not essential. Applications are encouraged from candidates across all sectors who can demonstrate strong finance leadership, people management and strategic financial planning experience. At Three Bridges Recruitment, two of our values are "striving for brilliance" and "relatability". We want every applicant to receive an excellent experience and ensure that this opportunity is the right fit for you.
Should this role be of interest, please apply with your most up-to-date CV or contact us for a confidential discussion.
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Interim Deputy Finance Director (Finance & Planning) Leeds Hybrid 6-12-month contract | Flexible working | Attractive packageA Yorkshire-bas…