Interim Chief Financial Officer Location: North Salary: Competitive day rate Contract: 6-12 months (Immediate start available) An Interim CFO opportunity for a specialist from the engineering or manufacturing sector. Key responsibilities: Lead the finance function, providing oversight of budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. Work with the CEO and board to shape long-term business strategy, ensuring alignment with financial objectives. Manage cash flow, working capital, and capital expenditure to optimise the company's financial position. Identify and implement process improvements to drive operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Support the organisation with key business decisions and strategy. Act as a key point of contact for auditors, banks, and other financial stakeholders. Skills and experience: A proven track record of success in a CFO or similar capacity, ideally within engineering, manufacturing, or a related sector. Strong commercial acumen and experience influencing business strategy. Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and develop a high-performing finance team. What's on offer: Day rate between £800 and £1,250