Interim CFO - condidential

We are working with a well-established, privately owned B2B, services and contracting group based in the Birmingham, 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
- Take full ownership of the finance function, leading a capable team
- 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.