Interim Finance Director

Page Executive; Stretford; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A prominent consulting firm is seeking an Interim Finance Director for a medium-sized SME in Stretford. This role involves leading financial strategy and reporting, collaborating on cross-departmental initiatives, and playing a key leadership role. The position offers a competitive daily rate of £700-800, providing an excellent opportunity to significantly impact the organisation's financial direction.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

Pivotal leadership role

Significant impact on financial strategy

Qualifications

• Demonstrated financial leadership within engineering and manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Experience in strategic planning and execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and strategy for the organisation.
• Oversee improvements in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Collaborate with departments to align financial strategies.

Skills

Financial leadership within engineering

Understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements

Strong general leadership skills

Strategic planning and execution

Proficiency in financial systems and tools

Job description

• Interim FD for an SME engineering company in Trafford Park
• Work closely with chair and MD to help business turnaround

About Our Client

The company operates within the engineering and manufacturing sector and is recognised for its robust operations and strategic initiatives in its niche field. As a medium-sized organisation, it is committed to delivering excellence and maintaining a high standard of financial management.

Job Description

• Lead planning and strategy for the organisation in alignment with its goals.
• Lead the financial reporting process in readiness for audit.
• Oversee robust improvements in the budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes - including the implementation of a new revenue recognition policy and process.
• Provide insights and recommendations to the executive team to drive informed decision-making.
• Collaborate with other departments to align financial strategies with business objectives.
• Monitor cash flow and manage risk effectively.
• Play a general leadership role alongside MD and chair in running the business day-to-day.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Interim Finance Director should have:

• Demonstrated financial leadership within engineering and manufacturing environments, particularly in project-based business models.
• A strong understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Strong general leadership skills.
• Experience in strategic planning and execution.
• Proficiency in financial systems and tools.

What's on Offer

• Competitive daily rate in the range £700-800.
• Opportunity to work in a pivotal leadership role.
• Chance to make a significant impact on the organisation's financial strategy.

This is a fantastic opportunity to add genuine value to an SME as an Interim Finance Director. If you meet the requirements and are ready to take on this rewarding challenge, apply today!