https://jobs.co.uk/job/deputy-director-of-finance-hays-specialist-recruitment-limited--84dd6069-4f3d-4688-b770-d82a161621fe RSS feed for Deputy Director of Finance at Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited. en-gb Sat, 27 Jun 2026 22:54:43 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/deputy-director-of-finance-hays-specialist-recruitment-limited--84dd6069-4f3d-4688-b770-d82a161621fe https://jobs.co.uk/job/deputy-director-of-finance-hays-specialist-recruitment-limited--84dd6069-4f3d-4688-b770-d82a161621fe Sat, 27 Jun 2026 11:52:43 GMT Location: Leeds | Salary: 80000.00-80000.00 Annual | Type: Permanent | 6-12-month contract Flexible working Attractive packageA Yorkshire-based Higher Education institution is seeking an experienced senior finance leader to undertake a high-impact interim assignment as number two in Finance, reporting to the Executive Director of Finance and Strategic Planning.This appointment comes at a pivotal point for the organisation, offering the opportunity to provide immediate leadership capacity during a period of financial recovery, regulatory focus, and organisational change.The RoleThis is a hands-on, senior leadership position operating across both strategic and operational levels.The successful candidate will:Provide day-to-day leadership of Finance and Planning, ensuring clarity of priorities and deliveryCreate operational headroom for the Executive Director to focus on strategic finance, lender engagement and board assurance.Strengthen financial grip, reporting, and performance insightSupport delivery of year-end, audit, and budget cyclesPlay a key role in embedding integrated planning and data-driven decision-makingKey Focus AreasLeadership and Delivery: Visible, credible leadership of finance and planning teams through a complex and evolving environm... Permanent