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 *

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

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