Interim Financial Controller - Engineering
Location: Knowsley (5 days office-based)
Duration: 6 months
Day rate / Salary equivalent: Up to £65,000 (FTC equivalent)
An established engineering business in Knowsley is seeking an Interim Financial Controller to support the finance function during a key delivery period. The business operates across multiple large-scale, contract-led projects and requires a hands-on finance lead with strong experience in cash flow, WIP and contract performance.
This is a fully office-based role (5 days per week) and would suit a commercially minded Financial Controller or senior Finance Manager with experience in engineering, construction, manufacturing or project-based environments.
Key Responsibilities

• Full ownership of cash flow forecasting, monitoring and reporting, with a strong focus on liquidity and contract cash profiles
• Management and review of Work in Progress (WIP), including accurate cost-to-complete assessments and margin recognition
• Oversight of contract financial performance, working closely with project and operational teams
• Bad debt analysis and credit control oversight, including proactive identification and mitigation of risk
• Production of monthly management accounts, including commentary for senior stakeholders
• Balance sheet control, reconciliations and integrity across key accounts
• Support budgeting, forecasting and short-term financial planning
• Act as a key finance business partner to operations, contracts and commercial teams

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience operating as a Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager in a contract-led or project-based business
• Strong background in engineering, construction, manufacturing or similar sectors
• Confident managing WIP, cash flow and contract accounting
• Hands-on, detail-oriented and comfortable working at pace
• Immediately available or short notice preferred

The Offer

• 6-month interim assignment
• Salary equivalent up to £65,000
• Knowsley-based role - 5 days office-based
• Opportunity to play a key role in a business delivering large, complex contracts