Interim Head of Finance

SF Recruitment; West Midlands Combined Authority; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic recruitment agency seeks an Interim Head of Finance in the West Midlands. This role requires senior finance leadership experience with ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualifications, preferably in manufacturing or engineering sectors. You will partner with the Senior Management Team to develop financial strategies and lead budget implementations. The position offers hybrid working, allowing for a significant impact in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Opportunity for visible impact

Key role in senior management team

Qualifications

• Experience working in manufacturing or engineering is preferred.
• Experience in Private Equity backed businesses is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with SMT to set and deliver the company's financial strategy.
• Lead development and implementation of budgets.
• Oversee financial reporting and cashflow management.
• Strengthen controls, compliance, and governance.
• Use data to inform manufacturing and investment decisions.
• Mentor and develop the finance team.

Skills

Senior finance leadership experience

Strategic thinking

Collaboration in fast-paced environments

Financial strategy development

Education

ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified

Job description

We're on the hunt for a dynamic Interim Head of Finance to join our Senior Management Team and play a pivotal role in steering our business to the next level. This is not just about crunching number, it's about shaping strategy, leading change, and delivering results.

With an immediate need to establish and refine budgets, you'll be the go-to voice on financial performance, turning insight into action and ensuring our ambitious plans are firmly underpinned by rock-solid financial strategy.

If you've worked in manufacturing or engineering, you'll feel right at home in our fast-paced, hands-on environment. You'll understand the challenges of production cycles, supply chains, and capital investment - and you'll know how to navigate them with confidence.

What you'll be doing:

Partner with the SMT to set and deliver the company's financial strategy

Lead the immediate development and implementation of robust budgets

Oversee all financial reporting, forecasting, and cashflow management

Strengthen controls, compliance, and governance across the business

Use data and insight to inform strategic manufacturing and investment decisions

Mentor and develop the finance team to achieve their full potential

We're looking for someone who:

Has senior finance leadership experience (Head of Finance / Finance Director level)

Is ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified (or equivalent)

Brings manufacturing or engineering industry experience (preferred)

Experience of working within an Private Equity backed business

Can balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery

Thrives in a collaborative, fast-moving environment

What's in it for you:

A seat at the table as part of the Senior Management Team

The chance to make an immediate, visible impact

Hybrid working (typically 2-3 days in the office)

This is an interim role and therefore requires candidates who are immediately available or available on a 1 week notice period.