Job Description
Interim CFO required for a well-established, privately owned B2B, services and contracting group based in the Birmingham area, operating across a wide diversity of projects.
The business is entering a critical phase of change and value creation and is seeking an experienced Interim CFO to provide strategic support to the board and hands-on leadership across finance, commercial control and strategic delivery.
This role is suited to a seasoned interim who is comfortable operating at pace in complex, project-driven environments.
Key Responsibilities• Provide clear, robust financial leadership to the Board and senior management• Strengthen cashflow management, forecasting and working capital control• Lead budgeting, reforecasting and project margin analysis across live contracts• Improve visibility and governance around WIP, cost-to-complete and profitability• Support commercial teams on contract performance, risk and claims management• Review and enhance financial controls, reporting and decision-making processes• Act as a trusted partner to shareholders, lenders and external advisors• Support strategic initiatives including growth and future plans
Candidate Profile• Proven Interim CFO / FD with experience in contracting or engineering-led businesses• Strong understanding of project accounting, WIP, cash and margin control• Comfortable in fast-moving, operationally complex environments• Experience working with owner-managed, investor-backed or Board-led businesses• Available immediately or at short notice
If you are an experienced and strategic interim finance leader who enjoys bringing structure, clarity and commercial discipline into project-based businesses, this assignment offers genuine impact and visibility.
