We have been approached by one of our private equity contacts regarding a potential interim FD / CFO requirement for a PE-backed financial services / wealth advisory business based in Warrington.

The current CFO is due to leave at the end of May, and while a permanent recruitment process is underway, the client may require an interim to bridge the transition and address several key finance priorities.

Areas of focus are likely to include:

• Strengthening MI and forecasting within a leveraged environment

• Moving the business from cash accounting to accruals

• Implementing more structured payment run processes

• Reviewing and strengthening financial controls and governance

Initial expectations (still to be confirmed) are likely to be:

• Minimum c.4 days per week, potentially full-time initially

• Hybrid working, but with a meaningful on-site presence in Warrington

• Day rate expected to be in the region of £800–£850

• Travel / accommodation expenses expected to be covered