Interim Head of Finance

On behalf of our client, an international investment manager with a strong focus on sustainable finance and impact investing, Human Investment Management is looking for an experienced Interim Head of Finance. This is an existing role that was restructured earlier this year, with responsibilities raised to a more senior level. The client is looking for an interim professional who can provide continuity and leadership during the next phase of development and transformation.

As Interim Head of Finance, you will lead the Finance team through an important period of transition. Your focus is on business continuity, delivering the annual accounts, helping the team move from the current operating model to the future target state, and strengthening the business control function. You will guide the department through ongoing changes, including the outsourcing of operational activities, improvements to the data infrastructure and further professionalisation of finance processes.

As a strategic partner to leadership, you help shape the future of Finance while preserving a collaborative, people-oriented culture.

Key responsibilities include: providing interim leadership and ensuring continuity; leading and coaching a team of 12–13 professionals across Accounting, Reporting, Control and Oversight; overseeing financial management, reporting and control processes; owning the timely delivery of the annual accounts; guiding the team through the transition to the future operating model; developing and implementing a finance strategy; driving budgeting and supporting business cases; strengthening internal controls and audit readiness; advising senior management; leading change and innovation using technology and BI tools; and working with stakeholders.

What you bring: a Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field with a relevant qualification (RA, RC, CPA or CMA); at least 9–10 years of experience in financial services, including 4–5 years in a managerial or interim leadership role; a proven track record as an independent interim professional, preferably in the Dutch financial sector; experience leading finance teams through organisational change; up-to-date knowledge of Dutch and international financial regulation, particularly in asset management; strong experience with financial reporting, governance, risk management and audit processes; experience with process improvement and outsourcing is highly valued; a strategic, analytical and technology-minded approach with strong communication and stakeholder management skills; the ability to balance results and people; a genuine commitment to sustainable finance; and a leadership style that is approachable, collaborative and trust-building.

Key competencies include change leadership, strategic thinking, stakeholder management, operational excellence, analytical skills and people leadership.

Assignment details: Location: Utrecht region, hybrid.

Start date: as soon as possible, at the latest the beginning of December.

Duration: 1 year, with a possible extension.

Type: Interim / freelance, carried out in line with Dutch DBA legislation, working independently and without an employment relationship.

Screening: the assignment can only start once the pre-employment screening has been fully completed.

Rate: Max €130 ex VAT per hour. This assignment is only open to freelancers who live in the Netherlands and have freelance experience in the Netherlands.