Hire an Interim Finance Director/CFO

Access experienced interim finance professionals for immediate cover, crisis management, or transition support.
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Experienced financial leadership, exactly when you need it.

An interim finance director is an experienced FD or CFO who joins your business full-time for a defined period, typically three to nine months, to cover a departure, lead a project, or steady the finance function through change. Unlike a fractional or part-time hire, an interim is there full-time and focused on a specific outcome.

Artemis Clarke places interim finance directors, CFOs, financial controllers and finance managers across the UK. Every candidate is assessed by qualified accountants before you meet them, so the person who walks in on day one can do the job from day one.

Why Hire a Interim Finance Professional?

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Manage Change

Steady leadership during periods of transformation
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Improve Financial Reporting

Enhance accuracy and insight without long-term cost
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Prepare for exit

Ensure financials are ready for sale or succession

“It’s been great. I was looking for a recruiter who would understand the start-up market, how growing businesses work – someone who wouldn’t treat the process like a sausage machine! In a start-up, every head counts. Each team member has a vital role to play and so I needed someone who would take the trouble to think about it and compile a long list accordingly. Artemis Clarke delivered in spades.”
Christopher Tawney | CFO

Our Approach to Finance Recruitment

Interim hires can’t afford a slow start, so our assessment focuses on candidates who’ve delivered in comparable situations before.

Stage 1

Finance Team Consultation

We begin with a deep dive into your business. Our Finance Team Diagnostic Session helps us understand:

  • Your company’s financial goals and challenges
  • The ideal profile for your CFO, Finance Director, or Head of Finance
  • Whether you need a permanent, interim, or fractional finance leader

Stage 2

Executive Search

With a clear understanding of your needs, we conduct a highly focused search, using our exclusive talent network and executive search capabilities to find the best-fit finance leaders.

Stage 3

5-Stage Candidate Assessment

Every shortlisted candidate undergoes rigorous evaluation to ensure they meet your standards. This includes:

  • Key Criteria Screening – Matching experience and qualifications to your business needs
  • Aptitude and Technical Assessments – Evaluating finance knowledge, intelligence test
  • Bookeeping Assessment – This is to assess the candidate’s basic accounting skills
  • Recorded Video Interview – Final discussion to assess cultural fit and business alignment
  • Reference Checks – This is to provide additional comfort regarding the candidate for the Stage Four position, including seamless hiring and ongoing support.

Stage 4

Seamless Hiring and Ongoing Support

We support you throughout the final selection, offering advice on our preferred candidate for the role and assisting with negotiations. Our commitment doesn’t end at placement, we follow up post-hire to ensure long-term success.

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Contact Details

London: 020 8191 2124

Bristol: 0117 244 1891

Email: enquiries@artemisclarke.co.uk