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- Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
- remote
- Temporary
- 700 - 800 GBP / Daily
- <h1>Interim Finance Director</h1><p><strong>Location:</strong> Newcastle <strong>Rate:</strong> c. £700-£800 per day <strong>Duration:</strong> 6 Months+ <strong>Start:</strong> Immediate</p><p>Robert Half Finance & Accounting are supporting a PE-backed engineering business in the appointment of an Interim Finance Director.</p><p>Operating within a highly specialised project-led environment, the business delivers complex engineering solutions to customers across offshore, marine and infrastructure markets. Following a period of significant growth, the organisation is seeking an experienced Interim Finance Director to provide commercial and financial leadership during the next phase of development</p><p>Reporting directly to the Managing Director and working closely with Group leadership, the successful candidate will act as a strategic business partner whilst maintaining oversight of the finance function and supporting the delivery of a substantial project portfolio. [</p><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Partner with the Managing Director and leadership team to support strategic and operational decision-making.</li><li>Provide commercial oversight of complex, long-term engineering projects and contracts.</li><li>Review project profitability, cost-to-complete forecasts, revenue recognition, cash flow and commercial risk exposure.</li><li>Drive improvements in forecasting, project reporting and management information.</li><li>Support contract reviews, pricing decisions, commercial negotiations and major investment decisions.</li><li>Lead working capital and cash flow management, ensuring effective milestone billing and collections processes.</li><li>Provide leadership and support to an established finance team, including oversight of financial control, reporting and governance.</li><li>Act as a trusted advisor to both operational and project teams, ensuring robust financial visibility across the business.</li></ul><h2>Ideal Candidate</h2><ul><li>Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).</li><li>Previous Finance Director, Divisional FD or senior Head of Finance experience.</li><li>Strong track record within project-led environments.</li><li>Significant experience of long-term contract accounting, project accounting, revenue recognition and cost-to-complete forecasting.</li><li>Strong commercial business partnering capability with experience supporting MDs, operational leaders and project teams. </li><li>Backgrounds within engineering, offshore, energy, defence, marine, infrastructure, construction or complex manufacturing environments would be particularly relevant.</li><li>Able to quickly establish credibility and provide both strategic insight and hands-on support where required.</li></ul><h2>The Opportunity</h2><p>This assignment is ideally suited to an Interim Finance Director who enjoys working closely with operational stakeholders and influencing commercial outcomes, rather than operating solely as a financial controller. The business is performing well, has a strong order pipeline and requires a commercially focused finance leader who can add immediate value whilst helping to shape the future finance leadership structure.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/c3RlcGhhbmllLmRhd3Nvbi40ODk5MS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
- 2026-11-09T10:11:00Z
- Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
- remote
- Contract
- - GBP / Yearly
- <p> </p><h3>Interim O2C Lead Manager | Finance Operations Transformation</h3><p>📍 Newcastle Upon Tyne<br /> ⏳ Immediate Start Preferred</p><p>We're supporting a large-scale finance transformation programme and are seeking an experienced Order-to-Cash (O2C) Leader to oversee a high-performing finance operations function during a period of significant change.</p><p>This is an operational leadership role focused on ensuring service excellence, driving performance, strengthening controls, and delivering continuous improvement across the O2C lifecycle.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Lead and develop operational teams across Accounts Receivable, Credit Control, Collections, Billing and Cash Application.</li><li>Drive improvements in cash collection, aged debt, working capital and overall O2C performance.</li><li>Monitor and improve key service metrics, KPIs and operational controls.</li><li>Partner with Finance, Commercial, Customer Operations and Shared Services stakeholders to resolve issues and drive performance.</li><li>Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation and standardisation.</li><li>Support the business through ongoing transformation activities whilst maintaining strong day-to-day operational delivery.</li><li>Coach, develop and motivate team members within a fast-paced environment.</li></ul><h3>We're Interested in Speaking With Professionals Who Have</h3><p>✅ Leadership experience within O2C, Accounts Receivable, Credit Control or Collections functions</p><p>✅ Experience managing operational teams and performance metrics</p><p>✅ Strong understanding of working capital, cash collection and receivables management</p><p>✅ Experience driving process improvements and operational efficiencies</p><p>✅ Exposure to ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Dynamics 365 or similar platforms</p><p>✅ Excellent stakeholder management skills across Finance and wider business functions</p><br><p> </p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/VGFobWluYS5NYW1ldG92YS42MDIzNy4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
- 2026-10-08T12:47:32Z
- Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
- remote
- Permanent
- 140000 - 160000 GBP / Yearly
- <h1> </h1><p>Robert Half Finance& Accounting are supporting a PE-backed engineering business in the appointment of a Finance Director.</p><p>This is a rare opportunity to join a highly successful, growing organisation in Newcastle operating at the forefront of offshore, marine and specialist engineering projects. With revenues approaching £100m and a substantial future project pipeline, the business is seeking a commercially focused Finance Director to partner closely with the Managing Director and leadership team through its next phase of growth.</p><p>This is not a traditional reporting-focused Finance Director role. The successful candidate will be a key member of the leadership team, helping shape commercial strategy, oversee major contracts, drive business performance and provide robust financial leadership across a complex project-led environment.</p><br><br>The Role<br><br><p>Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will:</p><ul><li>Act as a trusted advisor and business partner to the MD and wider leadership team.</li><li>Provide commercial insight and challenge to support profitable growth and operational decision-making.</li><li>Lead financial oversight of complex, long-term projects and contracts.</li><li>Drive improvements in forecasting, project reporting, management information and business performance visibility.</li><li>Support contract negotiations, tender reviews, pricing decisions and commercial risk assessment.</li><li>Lead cash flow forecasting, working capital management and project cash optimisation.</li><li>Ensure robust financial control, governance, reporting and compliance.</li><li>Lead, coach and develop an established finance team.</li><li>Build strong relationships across operational, project and engineering teams to ensure finance is embedded in key business decisions.</li></ul><br><br>The Candidate<br><br><p>You will ideally possess:</p><ul><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification.</li><li>Experience operating as a Finance Director, Divisional FD or senior finance leader within a project-led environment.</li><li>Significant exposure to long-term contract and project accounting.</li><li>Strong understanding of cost-to-complete forecasting, revenue recognition, contract profitability and project cash flow management.</li><li>Proven ability to influence senior operational stakeholders and leadership teams.</li><li>Experience supporting strategic decision-making and business growth.</li><li>Strong financial control, governance and reporting expertise.</li><li>Previous experience within a private equity-backed, investor-backed or fast-growing organisation.</li></ul><br><br>Salary & Benefits<br><br><ul><li>£140,000-£160,000 basic salary</li><li>Performance-related bonus</li><li>Comprehensive benefits package</li><li>Exposure to a high-growth sector</li><li>Opportunity to partner directly with an experienced leadership team and contribute to strategic business decisions</li></ul><p>This is an opportunity for an ambitious and commercially astute Finance Director to join a business with an outstanding reputation, strong profitability and a significant growth trajectory.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q29ub3IuTWNDYWJlLjM3NTA4LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
- 2026-11-09T18:25:28Z