Intro
Cedar is currently partnered with a successful, growing Construction business to support with the recruitment of an Interim Finance Director based in Sheffield, Yorkshire. This is a 12-month contract role, offering £90k - £100k + benefits.
The Company
An innovative Construction business known for building high-quality homes.
The Role
Reporting directly to the Managing Director, your duties as Interim Finance Director will include:
- Ensure the Finance team is adequately staffed and effectively managed, with clear job responsibilities and robust support in communication, training, and development.
- Participate in feasibility modeling and assist in developing continuous growth plans through financial forecasting and planning.
- Perform accurate and comprehensive forecasting and planning in accordance with regional requirements.
- Identify and address issues that significantly impact the Division.
- Oversee all financial management and reporting tasks.
- Ensure adherence to the Group Accounts Manual for cash management practices.
- Supervise payment processing to ensure accuracy and timeliness using Group systems.
- Lead business continuity planning and disaster recovery initiatives.
Your Profile
You will ideally have:
- A formal accountancy qualification (e.g. ACA/CIMA/CA).
- Considerable post-qualification experience in a senior commercial accounting role.
- Construction industry experience, ideally within housebuilding.
- Strong numerical skills with expertise in IT and financial analysis, along with the ability to interpret data and evaluate its impact on the business.
- Proven experience in budget management, cost control, and organizing work to meet targets.
- Demonstrated self-confidence, decisiveness, resilience, and the ability to perform well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Effective team leader with a focus on managing, coaching, and developing team members to reach their full potential.
- The salary of £90,000 - £100,000 per year represents a fair value, or logical increase on your previous salary or day rate.
- Availability to start immediately or at short notice.
Compensation and Benefits
As well as the annual salary of £90k - £100k, this contract role as Interim Finance Director offers the chance to join a fast-moving yet established business, with exposure to some of the best industry minds in their market. Additional benefits include a discretionary bonus, private medical cover, and generous holiday allowance.
Their modern Sheffield office offers free parking and an on-site café, easily accessed from major transport routes including the M1, being located on the outskirts of the city centre. The offices are also accessible via a regular bus service, tram or train routes.
They are a highly collaborative, collegiate environment, that rewards success.