Interim Financial Controller/Director

Interim Finance Transformation Lead
Location: Poole (Onsite, 4–5 days per week)
Contract: Interim (Full-time, 2–6 months possible extension) 
Reporting to: Fractional CFO / CEO

About the Opportunity

Vardey Recruitment are delighted to be recruiting for an Interim Finance Transformation Lead on behalf of a growing and evolving organisation in Poole - Dorset - Near Bournemouth. The business is entering a key phase of transformation—moving to a multi-entity group structure and strengthening its financial and operational foundations.

The Role

This is a hands-on, high-impact role focused on driving finance transformation across systems, processes, and structure. Working closely with the CFO, CEO, and senior leadership team. You will lead key projects to build a scalable finance function. The role is primarily project-focused, with day-to-day operations managed separately.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead finance transformation during the transition to a group structure
• Support new entity setup, reporting structures, and financial controls
• Work with external advisors on tax, HMRC, and structuring
• Review and improve finance systems, processes, and controls
• Support system implementations and operational improvements
• Design the future finance operating model and group reporting
• Act as a senior support and escalation point within the finance team
• Manage projects, timelines, and change initiatives

About You

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or qualified by experience
• Strong experience in finance transformation, restructuring, or change environments
• Experience within multi-entity or group structures
• Knowledge of tax/HMRC considerations is beneficial
• Proven ability to improve systems, processes, and controls
• Calm, adaptable, and able to bring structure during change
• Strong project management and stakeholder management skills

Why Join?

• This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a growing organisation—shaping the finance function, driving change, and delivering long-term value during a critical stage of growth.

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