Interim Finance Director - Transaction Readiness

Pratap Partnership; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in East Yorkshire is seeking an experienced Interim Finance Director. This pivotal role is essential to prepare the finance function for a planned sale and ensure readiness for due diligence. The ideal candidate will have a background in transaction readiness and experience in manufacturing, adding immediate value to the business. This opportunity offers engagement with a strong leadership team in a growing and profitable environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Interim Finance Director with transaction readiness expertise.
• Hands-on approach with the ability to add immediate value.
• Comfortable in fast-paced, confidential situations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare finance function for transaction readiness.
• Enhance reporting and forecasting processes.
• Identify and address gaps in financial information.
• Collaborate closely with advisers and management.

Skills

Transaction readiness

Financial reporting

Commercial insight

Risk assessment

Job description

A profitable and growing manufacturing business in East Yorkshire is seeking an experienced Interim Finance Director to help prepare for a planned sale. The business has strong systems in place, and this role is critical in ensuring the finance function is ready for a thorough due diligence process.

Key Objectives

• Prepare the finance function for transaction readiness and buy-side diligence
• Enhance reporting, forecasting and commercial insight
• Identify and address gaps or risks in financial information
• Work closely with advisers and management throughout the sale process

Ideal Background

• Interim FD with experience in transaction readiness, ideally in manufacturing
• Hands‑on and commercially astute, able to step into an established business and add immediate value
• Comfortable working with advisers, buyers and management in a fast‑moving, confidential scenario

This is an excellent opportunity to play a pivotal role in a growing, profitable business with a fantastic leadership team and culture, while supporting a high-profile transaction.