Deputy Director of Finance

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 appointmentes 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 Role
This 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 delivery

Create operational headroom for the Executive Director to focus on strategic finance, lender engagement and board assurance.

Strengthen financial grip, reporting, and performance insight

Support delivery of year-e...