Interim Finance Director

Our client, a leading investment firm, holds two fully operational and profitable renewable energy assets based in the UK. The client is now bringing the full operational and financial management in-house.

While the assets are revenue generating and profitable, the finance functions for each asset currently do not exist. We are seeking a hands-on Interim Finance Director to build the entire finance operational framework from scratch.

You will be stepping into an empty room from a finance perspective. You will be creating the chart of accounts, designing control environments, and setting up cash flow forecasting, budgeting, and board-level reporting, primarily using Excel.

Key Responsibilities

• Build the Finance Function from Scratch: Design and implement all core financial architecture, including the Chart of Accounts, management reporting suite, internal controls, and operational finance processes.
• Financial Planning & Analysis: Establish dynamic Excel-based financial models, budgeting frameworks, rolling cash flow forecasts, and long-term business planning.
• Board & Investor Reporting: Deliver clear, institutional-grade board packs and investor reports directly to the PE backing team.
• Process & Integration Oversight: Interface with existing operational tech stacks (procurement and maintenance systems) and oversee the outsourced AP/AR functions.
• Commercial Support: Work alongside operational heads to ensure smooth transition from the former operating partner and drive margin optimization.

This role requires a rare hybrid: an executive who possesses the commercial weight to communicate with private equity investors, but who still retains the willingness to get into the weeds and build a spreadsheet model from the ground up.

• Asset-Heavy Sector Experience: Background in renewables, oil & gas, energy, manufacturing, or infrastructure. (Candidates with purely SaaS or tech experience will not be considered).
• Build-from-Scratch Track Record: Proven experience building or rebuilding finance functions in start-up, carve-out, or turnaround environments.
• Private Equity Exposure: Prior experience working within PE-backed businesses or answering directly to institutional investment boards.
• Hands-on Execution: You must be comfortable building a Chart of Accounts and financial models in Excel yourself, not delegating to a team.
• Level: An established Interim FD who thrives on execution. (Purely strategic CFOs who no longer do hands-on operational finance will not be a fit).

Very little travel required, although weekly or bi-weekly trips to the London office is likely. Operations are established on-site; this focus is on financial infrastructure.

This is an urgent interim role so only candidates who are immediately available will be considered. Duration is planned for 3 months.

IR35 to be determined but likely outside IR35.