Interim Chief Financial Officer

Company: SF Executive
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Location: West Midlands
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. £1,000 – £1,500 per day.

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.

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Posted: February 28th, 2026