Part-Time Director Of Finance

Job description

The Interim Director of Finance (PART‐TIME) will provide senior financial leadership ensuring robust financial governance, high‐quality reporting, commercial insight, and strategic financial stewardship. This role will also act as a mentor and capability‐builder for the Deputy Director of Finance, supporting their development with the aim of enabling them to step into the CFO role after a defined period.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Governance

Financial strategy - Lead the development and delivery of the organisation's medium‐term financial strategy, ensuring alignment with commercial objectives and governance expectations.

Corporate governance - Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and governance frameworks, including Companies House, audit requirements, and internal control standards.

Board reporting - Provide clear, insightful, and timely financial reporting to the Board, including performance updates, risk analysis, and forward forecasting.

Financial Management & Control

Financial planning - Oversee annual budgeting, in‐year forecasting, and long‐term financial modelling.

Financial control - Maintain strong financial controls, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and effective stewardship of public‐linked funds.

Audit & assurance - Lead preparation for internal and external audit, ensuring high‐quality working papers and timely responses.

Commercial & Operational Finance

Business partnering - Provide commercial insight to operational leaders across service lines.

Contract & pricing oversight - Support evaluation of commercial opportunities, pricing models, and financial viability assessments.

Performance improvement - Identify opportunities to improve margin, efficiency, and financial sustainability.

Leadership, Mentoring & Capability Building

Deputy CFO development - Provide structured mentoring, coaching, and exposure to CFO‐level responsibilities.

Team leadership - Support a high‐performing finance function with clear objectives, accountability, and professional development.

Succession planning - Build a clear pathway for the DDOF to assume full CFO responsibilities over time.

Key Requirements

Qualified accountant (CCAB) with significant senior leadership experience.

Proven track record as a CFO, Finance Director, or equivalent in a complex, regulated environment, ideally public sector organisations with commercial entities.

Strong understanding of public‐sector financial standards.

Demonstrable experience in mentoring and developing senior finance leaders.

Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence at Board level.

Contract Details

Part‐time (2-3 days per week)

Fixed‐term contract (length to be agreed)

Remote working with on‐site presence as required

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Tyseley

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

28-07-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English