Interim Finance Director

Your new company You'll be joining a well-established, privately owned manufacturing/engineering business headquartered in East Cheshire. The company operates globally, producing high-quality products for the oil and gas industry, with teams based across the UK, Dubai and Asia. Despite its international reach, the business structure and culture is entrepreneurial and family-run. With a turnover of approximately 100m and strong margins, the business is continuing to grow. Your new role As Interim Finance Director, you will provide hands-on leadership and strategic financial oversight for a six-month period. This is a full-time, on-site role at the East Cheshire headquarters. You'll manage a small but capable finance team, including a Finance Manager, Accounts Receivable/Payable, and an Assistant Accountant. Key responsibilities include:

• Cashflow forecasting and management
• Supporting ERP improvements
• Reviewing contract terms and managing intercompany charges
• Liaising with auditors
• Ensuring compliance with transfer pricing and dividend oversight
• Managing multi-currency operations
• Work closely with senior management across the businesses under the entity
• Provide financial insight and partnering with other departments to support operational decisions.

What you'll need to succeed A qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with proven experience as FD Background in manufacturing is essential You must be immediately available. Global finance exposure and multi-currency experience Strong cashflow management skills Ability to work in a hands-on, entrepreneurial environment High emotional intelligence to engage with a family-owned business and senior stakeholders Experience with ERP systems and process improvements What you'll get in return A six-month fixed-term contract Competitive salary in the range of 90,000- 120,000 Opportunity to make a significant impact in a global business during a critical period Exposure to strategic decision-making and operational leadership What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, please click "apply" and we will revert to the most relevant applications as soon as possible. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you're a qualified accountant looking for a new job in finance, please contact Benjamin Stanton at the Hays Senior Finance team in Manchester. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk