Job Title: Interim Finance Transformation Lead

Location: Brighton (Hybrid – 1 day in-office, 1 day remote)

Type: Part-time (2 days per week)

Contract Length: 9–15 months

Day Rate: £600–£700 (Outside IR35)

Start Date: ASAP (flexible for 1–2 months’ notice)

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Overview

A fast-growing, multi-entity property investment and development group is seeking a commercially focused Interim Finance Transformation Lead. The business has scaled significantly over the past decade and is now entering a new phase of structured growth, with ambitious acquisition targets and a portfolio expected to double in the next few years.

The business now needs to bring in a senior finance professional on a part-time, project basis to overhaul its reporting, forecasting, and finance infrastructure.

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Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of consolidated reporting across multiple group entities

• Build and maintain cash flow models and long-range forecasts (5–10 year horizon)

• Develop purchase profiles to support property acquisition strategy

• Create systems to track and manage complex refinancing and debt positions (60–70+ events)

• Establish robust budgeting processes, P&Ls, and board/shareholder reporting packs

• Review and improve current use of tools (Xero, Excel, Fathom)

• Support the recruitment of junior finance hires and ensure handover of systems

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Ideal Candidate

• Experienced interim FD, Head of Finance, or Finance Transformation Consultant

• Background in SME or multi-entity environments – ideally founder-led businesses

• Track record of building financial systems and scalable reporting tools from scratch

• Strategic mindset – able to advise, design, and implement with minimal oversight

• Confident working in a fast-paced, hands-on business

• Strong Excel skills essential; experience with Xero and Fathom beneficial

• Property experience helpful but not essential