Interim Finance Manager

Interim Finance Manager (Manufacturing) 12?month FTC | £55,000 - £60,000 | Knutsford | 5 days onsite We 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