Strategic Interim CFO for Project-Based Growth

SF Partners; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SF Partners in the Midlands is seeking an experienced Interim CFO to provide high level financial leadership across finance, commercial control and strategic delivery in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.

You will own the finance function, lead a capable team, strengthen cashflow forecasting and WIP/cost-to-complete controls, and partner with the board, lenders and external advisers to enable growth and value creation.

Qualifications

• Proven Interim CFO/FD with contracting or engineering-led businesses.
• Strong knowledge of project accounting, WIP, cash and margin control.
• Experience in fast-moving, operationally complex environments.
• Experience with owner-managed, investor-backed or Board-led businesses.
• Available immediately or on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the finance function, leading a capable team.
• Provide clear, robust financial leadership to the Board and senior management.
• Strengthen cashflow management, forecasting and working capital control.
• Lead budgeting, reforecasting and project margin analysis across live contracts.
• Improve visibility and governance around WIP, cost-to-complete and profitability.
• Support commercial teams on contract performance, risk and claims management.
• Review and enhance financial controls, reporting and decision-making processes.
• Act as a trusted partner to shareholders, lenders and external advisors.
• Support strategic initiatives including growth and future plans.

Skills

Interim CFO / FD experience

Project accounting

Cashflow forecasting

WIP and cost-to-complete

Contract management

Board-level partnering

Job description

SF Partners in the Midlands is seeking an experienced Interim CFO to provide high level financial leadership across finance, commercial control and strategic delivery in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.

You will own the finance function, lead a capable team, strengthen cashflow forecasting and WIP/cost-to-complete controls, and partner with the board, lenders and external advisers to enable growth and value creation.