Interim Financial Controller
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- Engineering Location: Knowsley (5 days office-based) Duration: 6 months Day rate / Salary equivalent: Up to £65,000 (FTC equivalent) An established engineering business in Knowsley is seeking an Interim Financial Controller to support the finance function during a key delivery period.
The business operates across multiple large-scale, contract-led projects and requires a hands-on finance lead with strong experience in cash flow, WIP and contract performance .
This is a fully office-based role (5 days per week) and would suit a commercially minded Financial Controller or senior Finance Manager with experience in engineering, construction, manufacturing or project-based environments.
Key Responsibilities Full ownership of cash flow forecasting, monitoring and reporting, with a strong focus on liquidity and contract cash profiles Management and review of Work in Progress (WIP), including accurate cost-to-complete assessments and margin recognition Oversight of contract financial performance, working closely with project and operational teams Bad debt analysis and credit control oversight, including proactive identification and mitigation of risk Production of monthly management accounts, including commentary for senior stakeholders Balance sheet control, reconciliations and integrity across key accounts Support budgeting, forecasting and short-term financial planning Act as a key finance business partner to operations, contracts and commercial teams Candidate Profile Proven experience operating as a Financial Controller or Senior xxuwjjq Finance Manager in a contract-led or project-based business Strong background in engineering, construction, manufacturing or similar sectors Confident managing WIP, cash flow and contract accounting Hands-on, detail-oriented and comfortable working at pace Immediately available or short notice preferred The Offer 6-month interim assignment Salary equivalent up to £65,000 Knowsley-based role