Head of Finance

Head of Finance – Special Projects

Interpath

London or Manchester

Interpath is an international and fast-growing advisory business with deep expertise in a broad range of specialisms spanning deals, advisory and restructuring.

We deliver tangible results for global businesses, their investors, and stakeholders when complex problems arise, and critical decisions need to be made. Interpath is agile, independent, and conflict-free, and our passion for doing what’s right, every time, sets us apart.

Our diverse teams provide specialist technical knowledge combined with deep sector experience across our service line specialisms. Since our foundation in 2021, Interpath has grown rapidly, and we now have a presence across the UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Austria, Spain, BVI, Cayman Islands, Bermuda, Barbados, and Hong Kong. By 2030 we aim to be one of the world’s leading advisory firms with a truly global footprint.

Due to continued growth, we are expanding our Finance team and we are looking for a Head of Finance – Special Projects. This role will lead the financial aspects of strategic initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A), organic growth initiatives, post-deal or expansion finance integration, and implementation of new financial systems. This role ensures seamless financial transitions during periods of change, delivering robust governance and embedding best practices across the organization.

• Lead financial due diligence for acquisitions and disposals.
• Develop and maintain financial models and performance against these to assess deal viability, valuation, and synergies.
• Partner with legal, commercial, corporate development and special projects teams to structure transactions and mitigate financial risks.
• Present financial insights and recommendations to senior leadership and stakeholders.

• Design and execute integration plans for acquired businesses or strategic expansions, ensuring alignment with Group financial policies and controls.
• Standardize core finance processes (Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, Treasury, Tax) across integrated entities.
• Assess existing processes, identify gaps, and implement best practices for consistency and scalability.
• Appoint appropriate advisors to support e.g. tax compliance.
• Oversee migration of financial data into Group systems, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Embed robust internal controls during integration to mitigate financial and operational risks.

• Partner with business units to evaluate and model new investments, expansions, and strategic projects.
• Provide financial analysis and governance for capital projects and growth programs.
• Ensure robust financial planning and risk assessment for organic growth opportunities.
• Support implementation of financial processes for new business units or service lines.

• Lead end-to-end implementation of new financial systems, including requirements gathering, vendor selection, configuration, testing, and deployment.
• Collaborate with IT and finance teams to ensure system design meets business requirements.
• Drive user training and adoption programs to ensure smooth transition and minimize disruption.
• Establish governance for system changes and enhancements post-implementation

• Define and document all integrated processes, policies, and system workflows for future reference.
• Develop a structured handover plan, including timelines, responsibilities, and knowledge transfer sessions for BAU finance teams.
• Monitor post-handover performance and provide support during stabilization to ensure continuity and compliance.
• Act as a liaison between project teams and BAU finance to resolve residual issues and embed continuous improvement culture.

• Manage ad-hoc finance projects aligned with business transformation and growth objectives.
• Engage and collaborate with wider teams including Corporate Development, Special Projects, Integration, HR, Legal, Tax, and other business functions to ensure alignment and successful delivery.
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