Rutherford Cross are delighted to be supporting our manufacturing client and they are seeking an experienced Interim Financial Consultant to support our finance function during a critical period of operational improvement and forward planning. This role is ideal for a hands on finance professional who can quickly embed themselves in the business, take ownership of key reporting cycles, and drive improvements in financial processes and data integrity. You will play a central role in producing accurate and timely management accounts, strengthening cashflow reporting, leading the 2026 budgeting cycle, and ensuring a smooth and disciplined month end close. You will also lead targeted process improvements and data clean up initiatives to enhance the reliability and efficiency of our financial information. Management Accounting & Reporting: Produce monthly management accounts with clear analysis and commentary Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of all financial reporting Support senior leadership with ad hoc financial insight and decision making Cashflow Integrity & Financial Controls: Strengthen financial controls and ensure robust reconciliation processes Identify risks and opportunities within cashflow and working capital Budgeting & Planning: Provide challenge, insight, and financial modelling to support planning Ensure journals, reconciliations, and reporting packs are completed accurately Identify and resolve issues impacting month end timelines or data quality Process Improvement & Data Clean Up: Review existing finance processes and recommend efficiency improvements Lead data clean up initiatives to improve accuracy and reliability of financial information Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, CA, or equivalent) / Qualified by Experienced Proven experience in management accounting, budgeting, and cashflow management Strong communication skills and ability to work with non finance stakeholders Contract Type: 3 6 Month Contract Full time, 5 days per week on site Immediate Our client is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.