Summary: The Interim Finance Director will lead the finance team of a specialist manufacturing business near Wakefield for an initial period of 3-6 months, starting in March 2025. This role requires an experienced finance professional to oversee financial planning, reporting, risk management, and compliance while aligning financial strategies with the company's goals. The position involves collaboration with senior management and ensuring continuity during the transition to a permanent appointment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the finance team, fostering collaboration across departments.
• Partner with the MD on strategic planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Oversee audits, statutory reporting, and deliver key financial insights.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and enhance financial stability.
• Manage cash flow planning and optimise working capital.
• Supervise daily financial operations, implement process improvements, and manage the ERP system.
• Handover projects from the outgoing FD to ensure continuity.

Key Skills:

• Qualified with proven experience in a senior finance role within the manufacturing sector.
• Strong understanding of financial regulations and compliance.
• Expertise in financial modelling and ERP systems.
• Strong influencing skills and ability to work successfully with the senior management team.

Salary (Rate): £100,000

City: Wakefield

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: Finance