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Finance Director Location: Bedford (On-site with some flex) Rate: c. £500 per day (Ltd Co) / £90,000 (Salary) Contract: 6 Months Interim with potential to go permanent A growing privately owned business is seeking an experienced Interim Finance Director to stabilise, lead, and modernise its finance function during a period of organisational change. This assignment offers the opportunity to shape the finance strategy, improve controls, and support senior leadership while the company evaluates long-term permanent options. It is also possible the role could be offered on a permanent basis if the right candidate is immediately available. The Role As Interim Finance Director, you will play a hands-on leadership role, strengthening the financial foundations of the business and driving clarity, control, and informed decision-making. Key priorities include: Leadership & Ownership • Provide strategic financial leadership to the senior team. • Build confidence across the organisation through clear communication and strong governance • Mentor and support a small finance team, improving capability and accountability. Reporting, Insight & Controls • Oversee all financial operations including reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow. • Implement improved financial controls, policies, and frameworks to support scalable growth • Strengthen management reporting to give the SLT visibility on profitability, margins, and performance. Cashflow, Credit & Working Capital • Take full ownership of cashflow, invoicing, and credit control activities. • Monitor working capital and implement improvements where needed. Strategic Support • Partner with operational leaders to analyse performance and support key decision-making. • Contribute to long-term business planning, helping prepare the organisation for sustainable growth. What You’ll Bring • Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA). • Strong experience as a Finance Director or senior finance leader. • Proven success improving processes, reporting, controls, and financial governance. • Ability to lead and modernise a finance team during periods of change. • Comfortable operating in a multi-site or multi-division environment • Hands-on, organised, commercially minded, and capable of influencing at senior level. Next Steps If you are available immediately and interested in a permanent or interim role please apply ASAP.