Interim Finance Director

SF Partners; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SF Partners is seeking an experienced Interim Finance Director to join an established SME manufacturing business. Reporting to the CEO, this hands-on role focuses on improving financial performance, driving operational efficiencies and strengthening the finance function.

The ideal candidate will quickly review performance, challenge current practices, identify improvement opportunities and implement meaningful change to deliver measurable results and cash flow improvements.

Job description

INTERIM FINANCE DIRECTOR SME MANUFACTURING BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT & TURNAROUND

We are seeking an experienced, commercially focused Interim Finance Director to join an established SME manufacturing business.

Reporting directly to the CEO, this is a hands-on assignment focused on improving financial performance, driving operational efficiencies, maximising profitability and strengthening the overall finance function.

The successful candidate will be someone who can quickly get under the bonnet of the business, challenge existing practices, identify areas for improvement and, most importantly, implement meaningful change.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake a comprehensive review of the business's financial performance, processes and controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve margins, reduce costs and maximise profitability.
• Drive improvements in cash flow, working capital and stock management.
• Review manufacturing costs, operational efficiencies and financial reporting.
• Strengthen budgeting, forecasting, management information and financial controls.
• Streamline existing processes and introduce practical, sustainable improvements.
• Work closely with the CEO to develop and execute a clear financial and operational improvement plan.
• Deliver measurable results while establishing a stronger financial platform for future growth.

About You:

• Proven experience as an Interim Finance Director or CFO within an SME environment.
• Strong manufacturing sector experience is essential.
• Demonstrable track record of business improvement, transformation or turnaround.
• Commercially astute, analytical and confident challenging the status quo.
• Comfortable operating both strategically and operationally, with a genuinely hands-on approach.
• Able to assess situations quickly, prioritise effectively and deliver results at pace.
• A pragmatic, no-nonsense individual who can build credibility with the CEO and wider leadership team.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced interim professional to make a genuine impact within a manufacturing business, working directly with the CEO to improve performance, strengthen financial discipline and create a more efficient, profitable operation.

We are particularly interested in individuals who have successfully delivered similar assignments in owner-managed or privately owned manufacturing SMEs.