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Cambridge Temporary View Job Description
Are you a commercially astute and strategically minded finance leader ready to step into a high-impact interim role? Our client, a UK-listed PLC, is seeking an experienced Interim CFO to lead financial strategy, governance, year end results reporting and transformation through a period of change and opportunity.
  • Short Term Contract Opportunity
  • Hybrid Working Pattern

About Our Client

A global manufacturing business with operations in the US and AsiaPac. 

They are a Listed PLC and are going through an exciting period of transformation.

Job Description

  • Lead and oversee all financial operations, reporting directly to the CEO and Board
  • Ensure compliance with UK regulatory and market reporting requirements
  • Drive strategic planning, forecasting, and investor relations
  • Manage relationships with external auditors, institutional investors, and key stakeholders
  • Partner with the CEO and executive team to support M&A, cost optimisation, and operational improvements
  • Lead, mentor, and strengthen the finance function, with a focus on building long-term capability

The Successful Applicant

This role would suit an experienced interim CFO who is looking for a short term role with the opportunity to make high impact. Ideally you would be available to start a role by the end August and commit to 4/6 months to take this business through Year End in December. 

The ideal candidate will have the following skills as highly desirable:

  • Proven track record as a CFO or FD in a PLC environment
  • Manufacturing sector exposure
  • Investor relations/Roadshows/Presenting experience from either a PE or PLC setting
  • Deep expertise in financial reporting, controls, and regulatory compliance
  • Strong commercial acumen with experience in driving strategic decision-making
  • Hands-on leadership style with the ability to manage both high-level strategy and operational detail
  • Ability to manage and steer a finance team, offering mentorship and collaboration
  • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

What's on Offer

4 to 6 months FTC - Day Rate also considered

Hybrid Working 

 

Contact
Luisa Diamant
Quote job ref
JN-072025-6802427
Phone number
+44 1727 73 0146

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Financial Director / CFO
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Cambridge
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Luisa Diamant
Consultant phone
+44 1727 73 0146
Job reference
JN-072025-6802427