Interim Finance Director

Accountable Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a key client in Manchester who are seeking to appoint an experienced Finance Director to join the business on a 6-12 month fixed-term contract.
Based in Manchester, you will work a hybrid model with 3 days per week in the office.
This opportunity is ideal for a commercially focused Finance Director with strong manufacturing experience, who has a proven track record of supporting a successful business sale and delivering transformation. You will play a key role in supporting the leadership team through a period of change, driving performance and preparing the business for a profitable exit.

Salary/Benefits:

£110,000 - £130,000
20% bonus
Hybrid working (3 days in office)

Job Duties:

Advise senior leadership on financial strategy and key decision making
Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis activities
Oversee accurate and timely financial reporting
Manage financial risks and ensure regulatory compliance
Monitor cash flow, profitability, and business performance
Drive cost-efficiency initiatives and process improvements
Lead ERP reporting improvements and enhance visibility of commercial data
Partner closely with the management team to support growth and transformation
Manage, mentor, and develop the finance team

Who will I report into?

CEO / Senior Leadership Team

When will interviews be taking place?

Interviews will be happening as soon as possible

Ideal

Experience:

ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified
Proven experience as a Finance Director within manufacturing
Track record of supporting a successful business sale / exit
Strong transformation and turnaround experience

Experience of ERP implementation and reporting improvements
Excellent commercial acumen and stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment