Rutherford Cross are delighted to be supporting our manufacturing client and they are seeking an experienced Interim Financial Consultant to support our finance function during a critical period of operational improvement and forward planning.

About the Role

This role is ideal for a hands‑on finance professional who can quickly embed themselves in the business, take ownership of key reporting cycles, and drive improvements in financial processes and data integrity.

You will play a central role in producing accurate and timely management accounts, strengthening cashflow reporting, leading the 2026 budgeting cycle, and ensuring a smooth and disciplined month‑end close. You will also lead targeted process improvements and data clean‑up initiatives to enhance the reliability and efficiency of our financial information.

Key Responsibilities

Management Accounting & Reporting:

• Produce monthly management accounts with clear analysis and commentary
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of all financial reporting
• Support senior leadership with ad‑hoc financial insight and decision‑making

Cashflow Integrity & Financial Controls:

• Review, enhance, and maintain cashflow forecasting models
• Strengthen financial controls and ensure robust reconciliation processes
• Identify risks and opportunities within cashflow and working capital

Budgeting & Planning:

• Lead the preparation of the 2026 budget, working closely with department heads
• Develop budgeting templates, assumptions, and timelines
• Provide challenge, insight, and financial modelling to support planning

Month‑End Close:

• Oversee and execute a disciplined month‑end close process
• Ensure journals, reconciliations, and reporting packs are completed accurately
• Identify and resolve issues impacting month‑end timelines or data quality

Process Improvement & Data Clean‑Up:

• Review existing finance processes and recommend efficiency improvements
• Lead data clean‑up initiatives to improve accuracy and reliability of financial information
• Implement best‑practice processes across reporting, controls, and systems

Candidate Profile

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, CA, or equivalent) / Qualified by Experienced
• Proven experience in management accounting, budgeting, and cashflow management
• Strong month‑end close experience in a fast‑paced environment
• Ability to quickly diagnose issues, implement solutions, and improve processes
• Comfortable working independently and delivering at pace
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with non‑finance stakeholders

Contract Type:

• 3–6 Month Contract

Location:

• Lanark, Scotland

Commitment:

• Full‑time, 5 days per week on‑site

Start Date:

• Immediate

Sector:

• Open background

For more information on this opportunity, please contact Euan Bodie at Rutherford Cross: [email protected].

Our client is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.