Interim Finance Manager – Ref 10820I
Role: Interim Finance Manager
Location: Dudley, West Midlands
Contract Type: Interim (Contract)
Day Rate: c£300/day (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate or short notice
Ready to make an immediate impact?
Athwal Resourcing is partnering exclusively with a dynamic manufacturing and construction group based in Dudley to recruit an Interim Finance Manager. This role is ideal for a highly skilled professional who can hit the ground running and support a growing group of companies through a period of transition and change.
Key Responsibilities:
- Cash Flow & Forecasting: Manage daily cashflow, prepare and present weekly forecasts, and oversee working capital;
- Financial Control: Prepare and review monthly management accounts and board packs, including consolidated financials;
- Operational Oversight: Ensure the accuracy of ledgers, oversee payroll, credit control, pensions, and employee benefits;
- Stakeholder Management: Partner with operational managers to provide financial insights, establish financial controls, and enhance reporting;
- Strategic Input: Support the Commercial Director in shaping and delivering the group’s financial strategy and objectives;
- Compliance: Coordinate year-end processes, liaise with auditors, manage VAT and CIS returns, and maintain strong external relationships;
- Team Leadership: Provide hands-on leadership and mentoring to a small finance team, ensuring high-quality output and meeting deadlines.
Ideal Candidate:
- Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or equivalent experience;
- Proven interim or contract experience in manufacturing, construction, or multi-site environments;
- Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with ERP systems;
- Strong communicator with the ability to work independently and proactively in a fast-paced environment;
- Confident managing stakeholders and comfortable stepping into a number one finance role.
What’s on Offer:
- Competitive day rate of c£300/day;
- Immediate start or short notice availability;
- Opportunity to support a thriving, expanding business during a crucial time of growth;
- Hands-on role with autonomy and high visibility within the organisation.
If you’re a proactive, experienced interim finance professional ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you!