Interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Description

Job Title

Interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Location

Leicester - Hybrid

Day Rate

£900 - £1,100 per day (outside IR35)

Duration

3-6 months, potential to extend

Company Overview

We are a fast-growing, private equity-backed manufacturing business entering a critical phase of its growth and transformation journey. With ambitious value creation targets, operational change programmes, and a strong M&A pipeline, we are seeking an accomplished interim CFO who can provide immediate leadership, investor confidence, and operational discipline in a fast-paced environment.

Role Overview

Reporting to the CEO and working closely with the Board and PE investors, you will take full ownership of the finance agenda. This will include delivering robust financial reporting, strengthening operational finance processes across manufacturing sites, and providing the strategic insight required to meet both short-term performance and long-term growth goals.

Key Responsibilities

Act as the primary financial partner to the CEO, Board, and PE stakeholders, driving the company's strategic and operational agenda

Oversee all financial operations, including FP&A, financial control, and statutory reporting across multiple manufacturing sites

Deliver clear, investor-ready board reporting and value creation updates

Lead the annual budget, forecasting, and long-range planning process in line with PE growth objectives

Strengthen cost control, margin analysis, and manufacturing performance reporting

Drive process improvement and implement scalable finance systems across production facilities

Manage cash flow forecasting and working capital optimisation, with a focus on inventory and supply chain finance

Support M&A transactions, due diligence, and integration of acquired businesses

Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing finance team across operational and central functions

Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and lender requirements

Key Requirements

Proven track record as a CFO in a private equity-backed manufacturing or industrial environment

Strong experience in multi-site operations, cost control, and manufacturing finance metrics

Expertise in scaling finance functions to support rapid growth and operational change

Hands-on, commercially astute, and comfortable working closely with site leadership teams

Significant M&A and post-acquisition integration experience

ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified (or equivalent)

Personal Attributes

Highly commercial, analytical, and results-oriented

Gravitas to influence investors, Boards, and senior leadership

Resilient and adaptable in fast-moving, entrepreneurial settings

Strong communicator with the ability to distil complex financial data into actionable insight

Contact

Joe Gorman

Mobile: (phone number removed)

Email

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