Interim Head of Finance

Reference: 264721380_1789706975

Interim Head of Finance - Exeter

Butler Rose is seeking a commercially minded Interim Head of Finance for a period of approximately 3 months for a client in Exeter, whilst they recruit on a permanent basis.

Reporting into the Executive Team, you will lead financial strategy, planning and performance, providing the insight and challenge needed to support business decisions, sustainable growth and new market opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting and scenario planning.
  • Provide commercial insight to support growth, investment and business performance.
  • Own cash flow forecasting, working capital and financial controls.
  • Partner with the Commercial team on pricing, contract review and profitability.
  • Deliver management accounts, Board reporting and financial analysis.
  • Ensure compliance across statutory reporting, tax, payroll and audit requirements.
  • Lead and develop the finance team while driving continuous improvement.

About You

  • ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified (or equivalent).
  • Strong experience in FP&A, forecasting, cash management and financial reporting.
  • Commercial finance experience covering pricing, margins, business cases and decision support.
  • Proven people leadership and stakeholder management skills.
  • Comfortable operating in a fast-paced SME, scale-up or growth environment.
  • Commercially astute, pragmatic and able to make sound decisions with incomplete information.

This is a unique opportunity to influence the strategic direction of a purpose-led, growing business as part of a collaborative and ambitious leadership team.

If you are interested in this temporary Head of Finance job in Exeter, please contact me on [email protected] .

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

£75,000.00 - £85,000.00
Per annum
GBP75000.00 - GBP85000.00 per annum
Added 18/09/2026
Reference: 264721380_1789706975

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