Stanton House
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Interim Finance Director - Working Capital Project
Contract: Initial 6-Month Contract
Location: London, with ad hoc travel to Europe
Start Date: ASAP
Day Rate: £ 800- £1,250 p/d, Outside IR35
Working Pattern: Remote with ad hoc travel
A leading private equity-backed global business (£150m revenue) operating across manufacturing, distribution and healthcare markets is seeking an experienced Interim Finance Director to partner closely with the CFO to support a major working capital project and exit preparation.
With an anticipated exit process on the horizon, the business is focused on improving cash generation, optimising working capital performance and reducing the operational cost base. The successful candidate will play a key role in identifying and delivering initiatives that enhance profitability, improve cash conversion and maximise shareholder value.
Working directly with the CFO and senior leadership team, you will conduct a detailed review of working capital performance across the organisation, identifying opportunities to release cash from the balance sheet, streamline processes and drive sustainable improvements across inventory, receivables, payables and operational spend.
This is a highly visible, hands-on assignment requiring an individual with a strong track record of delivering measurable working capital improvements within PE-backed environments. You will be expected to operate autonomously, challenge existing practices and rapidly implement initiatives that deliver tangible financial benefits.
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Key Responsibilities
- Partner with the CFO to develop and execute a working capital improvement programme focused on cash generation and value creation.
- Review and optimise inventory levels, identifying opportunities to improve stock management whilst maintaining service levels.
- Assess accounts receivable performance and implement initiatives to improve collections, reduce debtor days and accelerate cash conversion.
- Review accounts payable processes and identify opportunities to optimise supplier terms and payment practices.
- Conduct detailed analysis of operational and functional cost bases to identify sustainable cost reduction opportunities.
- Establish robust working capital KPIs, reporting and governance frameworks to track improvement initiatives.
- Drive cross-functional engagement with finance, operations, procurement and commercial teams to deliver agreed objectives.
- Identify and remove process inefficiencies impacting cash flow, profitability and operational performance.
- Support budgeting, forecasting and cash flow planning activities, providing insight and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
- Prepare analysis and supporting materials required for future lender, investor and exit-related diligence processes.
- Provide regular updates to the CFO and leadership team on progress against working capital and cost reduction targets.
- Implement best-practice processes and controls to ensure improvements are sustainable beyond the duration of the assignment.
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To Be Successful
- Proven experience delivering working capital improvement and cash generation programmes within PE-backed businesses.
- Ideally worked in a European or Global business and not just improved processes within a UK business.
- Strong understanding of inventory optimisation, receivables management, payables management and cash conversion metrics.
- Demonstrable track record of delivering meaningful cost reduction and operational efficiency initiatives.
- Experience working closely with CFOs and private equity stakeholders in value creation or pre-exit environments.
- Strong analytical and financial modelling capabilities, with the ability to translate insight into action.
- Hands-on approach with a bias towards delivery and measurable outcomes.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence operational and functional leaders.
- Comfortable operating independently within a fast-paced, transformation-focused environment.
- Previous experience within manufacturing, distribution, healthcare, medical devices or similarly complex international businesses would be advantageous.
- Available to start at short notice.
The business is looking to move quickly and is seeking to identify suitable candidates immediately.
If you feel you meet the criteria, please do apply. Unfortunately, given the number of applications, we may struggle to provide feedback to all unsuccessful parties.
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