Interim Finance Manager

Interim Finance Manager (Manufacturing) 12?month FTC £55,000 - £60,000 Knutsford 5 days onsiteWe are working with a growing, privately owned manufacturing?led business based in Knutsford that is seeking an Interim Finance Manager to join the team on a 12?month fixed?term contract to cover maternity leave.

This is a hands?on role, ideal for a commercially minded finance professional with a manufacturing, assembly, or project?based background, who enjoys operating in an SME environment and being close to the detail. You will manage a small finance team and report directly to senior leadership, playing a key role in providing robust financial information to support decision?making across the business. Key Responsibilities Preparation and review of monthly management accounts Full balance sheet control and reconciliations Production of management and board packs with detailed commercial analysis Reporting on key KPIs including ROCE, net debt, stock days, and customer metrics Preparation of accruals, prepayments, journals, and maintenance of the fixed asset register Weekly P&L estimates, cashflow forecasting, and utilisation reporting Oversight of stock and inventory reconciliations, including manufacturing and workshop activity Analysis of profitability by job, contract, machine, and sales order Budgeting and forecasting, including cash forecasting VAT returns and statutory reporting requirements Managing the annual audit process and supporting external advisors Partnering with operational teams to improve performance and profitability Leadership and day?to?day management of a small finance team