Job Description
Interim Working Capital Manager | 6 Months | Immediate Start
We are looking for an experienced Interim Working Capital Manager 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 can be offered as either a Day Rate or 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 shared service or 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.
The organisation operates a 3/2 Hybrid model