Interim Financial Controller - Engineering
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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 Finance Manager xxuwjjq 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 - 5 days office-based
* Opportunity to play a key role in a business delivering large, complex contracts