Interim Finance Transformation Manager (Carve Out/De-Merger)

Barnsley, Yorkshire
Headstar

( /-) £, – £,This isn’t a tidy transformation where everything’s already been decided.This is a live carve-out of a specialist division from a large business – and they need someone who can step in, shape the plan, and deliver it.

• The model isn’t finalised.
• The detail isn’t fully worked through.
• There are regulatory layers, tax complexities, and operational unknowns.

That’s exactly why this role exists.You’ll work directly with the FD, Financial Controller, and Head of Design to take this from a concept to a fully functioning standalone entity inside five months. ‘ :

• You’ll own the carve-out end to end – from figuring it out through to making it work.
• Leading the setup of a new legal entity, including Companies House and HMRC requirements
• Working with divisional leaders to unpick how the business operates today and define what needs to change
• Ensuring ongoing financial and regulatory compliance from day one
• Managing and coordinating external advisors (tax, legal, payroll)

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• Migrated from the parent
• Built from scratch

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• Management accounts
• Financial reporting
• Controls and processes
• Supporting initial budgeting and cost base setup
• Managing high volumes of intercompany transactions with the parent business

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• VAT group implications
• CIS
• Payroll taxes
• Forward planning around RDEC

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• Systems / ERP
• Payroll and employee transition (including TUPE considerations)
• Banking and treasury

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• Commercial (contracts and tenders)
• Health & Safety
• HR, IT, Legal

The end goal is clear – a fully operational, compliant standalone business ready to run. ‘ :

• Experience delivering carve-outs, demergers, or complex separations
• Exposure to M&A, due diligence, and business integrations or exits
• Strong understanding of tax, VAT, and group structures in practice
• Comfortable in regulated, technical environments
• Able to hold their own with senior stakeholders and advisors
• Hands-on and able to work through ambiguity without waiting for direction

This is a 5 month fixed term contract, with a salary of up to £75,000. If you like roles where you can actually build something and see it through, this is one of those.If you’ve delivered carve-outs before and are looking for something hands-on and high-impact, this will be right up your street.