Interim CFO for Engineering & Manufacturing Growth

Mackie Myers; Oxford; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Mackie Myers in Oxfordshire seeks an experienced Interim CFO to lead the finance function within a fast-evolving engineering, manufacturing and construction environment. You will partner with the CEO and senior team to drive commercial performance and strategic capital planning.

You should be a qualified accountant with CFO-level experience in PE-backed or owner-managed groups, possess strong governance, cash flow management and board reporting skills, and be able to scale finance systems to

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant – ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent.
• Experience as CFO/Group CFO.
• Track record in engineering/logistics/manufacturing sector.
• Experience in PE-backed or investor-backed business.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key member of the senior leadership team, providing commercial and financial support to the CEO and wider business.
• Lead the finance function and ensure it is appropriately structured for the next stage of growth.
• Improve the quality, accuracy and timeliness of management information and board reporting.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning.
• Develop robust cash flow forecasting and working capital management.
• Provide commercial insight into revenue, margins, project profitability and operational performance.
• Strengthen financial controls, processes and governance across the business.
• Review existing finance systems and processes and identify opportunities for greater scalability and efficiency.
• Support decision-making around investment, capacity, headcount and growth initiatives.
• Work closely with operational and engineering teams to improve financial visibility and accountability.
• Manage relationships with auditors, banks, advisers and other external stakeholders.
• Support funding, refinancing, M&A or other corporate activity where required.
• Develop the finance team and ensure appropriate skills, responsibilities and succession are in place.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Financial reporting

Stakeholder management

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

CFO/Group CFO experience

Job description

Mackie Myers in Oxfordshire seeks an experienced Interim CFO to lead the finance function within a fast-evolving engineering, manufacturing and construction environment. You will partner with the CEO and senior team to drive commercial performance and strategic capital planning.

You should be a qualified accountant with CFO-level experience in PE-backed or owner-managed groups, possess strong governance, cash flow management and board reporting skills, and be able to scale finance systems to