Interim Finance Director, M&A & Divestitures

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Interim Finance Director to oversee key financial workstreams during a major divestiture transition within a healthcare organization. This role will be a contract role - that will last at least 1 year+.

Key Responsibilities

Divestiture Transition Leadership

Lead financial workstreams during the transition period of a divestiture.

Design and implement new processes to close operational gaps—rather than defaulting to legacy models.

Partner with external buyers to ensure readiness across all financial pillars.

Cross-Pillar Coordination

Collaborate across Accounting, Treasury, FP&A, Reimbursement, Financial Statements, AP, and Payroll teams.

Understand interdependencies and operational commitments within each function.

Translate strategic priorities into actionable deliverables for subject matter experts.

Due Diligence & Reverse Diligence

Manage inbound and outbound diligence requests alongside internal finance experts.

Ensure timely, accurate, and complete responses aligned with buyer expectations.

Protect sensitive data and maintain strict confidentiality throughout the process.

Project Management

Lead the design and rollout of new operational processes and systems.

Oversee planning, tracking, and execution of medium-complexity finance initiatives.

Drive clarity, accountability, and communication across workstreams.

Soft Skills & Leadership

Communicate effectively with executive leadership and cross-functional teams.

Provide structure and calm in high-pressure or ambiguous situations.

Lead with empathy and professionalism, ensuring collaboration and alignment across teams.

Qualifications

Education :

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business , or related field required.

MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Experience :

8+ years of experience in finance, with exposure to M&A and divestitures .

Strong operational finance background across Accounting, Treasury, FP&A, Reimbursement, AP, and Payroll .

Proven ability to manage cross-functional projects and work with external stakeholders .

Prior experience in the healthcare industry strongly preferred.

Skills :

Deep understanding of financial statements and operational finance processes.

Strong project management and facilitation capabilities.

High emotional intelligence and ability to lead through influence.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite , Power BI , and SharePoint .

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

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