Interim Working Capital Lead - Blackburn - 6 Months FTC - £35,000 to £40,000 Benefits We are looking for an experienced Interim Working Capital Lead with a background in large multisite or Shared Service Centre teams on a 6-month contract basis. This critical role will focus on optimising working capital across the business, with a strong emphasis on cash management through the Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) functions. The role will be offered on a Fixed-Term Contract basis. Key Responsibilities: Take ownership of the end-to-end working capital cycle, driving improvements in cash flow performance Lead and coordinate AP and AR activities to optimise payment terms, collections, and cash forecasting Monitor and analyse key working capital metrics ensuring KPI’s are met Partner with Procurement, Commercial, and Operations teams to influence behaviours around payment practices and billing cycles Ensure robust cash flow forecasting through close collaboration with FP&A and treasury Identify and implement process improvements across the working capital cycle, driving efficiency and control Support internal stakeholders and provide regular updates to senior finance leadership About You: A strong finance professional with a track record in working capital management Proven experience overseeing AP and AR teams or functions within a complex business environment Strong commercial acumen and understanding of cash flow drivers Highly analytical with excellent Excel and reporting skills Confident communicator, able to influence across finance and non-finance teams This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on working capital expert to make a tangible impact on cash performance during a pivotal time for the business