Interim Finance Director – Healthcare Services (Midlands)

Contract: 6–12 months (with potential for extension)
Location: Midlands, UK
Status: Private Equity-backed
Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Start Date: Immediate

We are seeking an experienced Interim Finance Director to lead the financial transformation of a newly acquired healthcare services business. This role is crucial in establishing a robust finance function that aligns with private equity expectations, ensuring financial integrity, scalability, and strategic insight during a critical phase of organic growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Leadership & Strategy: Develop and implement financial strategies that support the company's growth objectives, ensuring alignment with private equity goals.
• Financial Reporting & Controls: Establish and maintain accurate financial reporting systems, ensuring compliance with UK accounting standards and private equity requirements.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead the budgeting process, providing detailed forecasts and variance analysis to inform strategic decision-making.
• Cash Flow & Working Capital Management: Optimize cash flow and working capital to support operational needs and strategic investments.
• Systems & Processes: Assess and enhance financial systems and processes to improve efficiency, scalability, and accuracy.
• Stakeholder Communication: Provide regular financial updates to the board, investors, and senior management, ensuring transparency and informed decision-making.
• Due Diligence & Integration: Support post-acquisition due diligence activities and integration processes, ensuring seamless alignment with corporate objectives.

Candidate Profile

• Qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) with significant PQE
• Experience in Healthcare Services/Suppliers or Care Homes – highly desirable
• Proven experience working in a PE backed business – £10 - £50mil
• Historic examples of scaling a business through organic growth
• Experience of creating a best in class finance function from previously outsourced accounts.