Interim finance leadership, built exclusively for local government.
The specialist councils turn to for S151 Officers, CFOs and Finance Managers, fast.
Rutherford Recruitment is a specialist interim finance recruitment business built exclusively for UK local government, helping councils find experienced, trusted finance professionals fast when they need them most.
Who we are
Rutherford Recruitment is an independent recruitment agency specialising exclusively in interim finance recruitment for UK local government. Founded by Neil Rutherford, the business combines over two decades of sector-specific experience with a personal, relationship-led approach, helping councils secure the right interim finance professional, quickly.
Who we help and how
I work with UK councils, from county and unitary authorities through to district and metropolitan councils, helping them secure senior interim finance professionals when they need them most.
I recruit across senior finance roles, including:
- S151 Officers
- Chief Finance Officers
- Directors of Finance
- Finance Managers
What sets my approach apart is that I only work in local government. Rather than trying to be a generalist across multiple sectors, I understand the statutory pressures, reporting cycles and specific challenges councils face, including the demands of Local Government Reorganisation.
Our key sectors & specialisms
S151 Officers & Chief Finance Officers
Senior statutory finance leadership for councils facing critical vacancies or periods of transition. I understand the pressures of S151 responsibility and the speed at which councils often need this cover in place.
Directors of Finance & Heads of Finance
Experienced interim finance leaders who can step in and provide stability, oversight and strategic direction while a permanent appointment is made.
Interim Finance Managers
Skilled finance management professionals who can support day-to-day operations, reporting cycles and statutory deadlines during a period of change.
Local Government Reorganisation support
Specialist interim finance support for councils navigating Local Government Reorganisation, where experienced, sector-specific expertise matters most.
Why Rutherford Recruitment?
When you work with Rutherford Recruitment, you deal directly with Neil Rutherford. Every enquiry comes to me personally, not a call centre or a junior consultant.
- Over 20 years of specialist local government finance recruitment experience
- Direct access to Neil Rutherford on every enquiry, no call centre, no junior consultants
- An established network of S151 Officers, CFOs and finance leaders built over two decades
- A relationship-led approach focused on speed, honesty and genuinely understanding the sector
Locations covered:
I maintain an established contact network across every council in England, so wherever you are based, I can help.
Let's talk
Whether you’re a council that needs an interim finance professional at short notice, or a candidate looking for your next role, get in touch today.
