Interim Finance DirectorLocation: London6-month contractRate: 600- 800 per dayHybrid: 3 days per week on siteA leading London-based university is seeking an experienced Interim Finance Director to provide senior financial leadership during a period of organisational change and capability strengthening. This is a high-impact role suited to a commercially astute finance leader with deep experience in complex public sector or higher education environments.The roleReporting to the CFO and working closely with executive leadership, you will provide strategic oversight and operational direction across core finance functions. The appointment will focus on stabilising delivery, strengthening financial capability, and driving improvements across reporting, governance, and transformation initiatives.Key responsibilities include:Leading finance capability development and strengthening internal delivery structuresOversight of statutory and management reporting frameworksEnsuring robust compliance, controls, and governance across finance operationsProviding expert oversight on tax matters within a complex institutional structureFinancial leadership across estates and capital programmesSupporting ongoing finance transformation and process improvement initiativesActing as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders across the universityThe candidateWe are seeking a senior finance professional with:Proven experience operating at Finance Director or equivalent levelStrong background in higher ..... full job details .....