Interim Working Capital Manager

Bayman Atkinson Smythe • TRAFFIC • Cheshire, Macclesfield, United Kingdom • £200 - £250 / day • 1d ago

Interim Working Capital Manager 6 Months Immediate Start

We are looking for an experienced Interim Working Capital Manager with a background in large multisite or Shared Service Centre teams on a 6-month contract basis. This critical role will focus on optimising working capital across the business, with a strong emphasis on cash management through the Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) functions. The role can be offered as either a Day Rate or on a Fixed-Term Contract basis.

Key Responsibilities:

Take ownership of the end-to-end working capital cycle, driving improvements in cash flow performance
Lead and coordinate AP and AR activities to optimise payment terms, collections, and cash forecasting
Monitor and analyse key working capital metrics ensuring KPI s are met
Partner with Procurement, Commercial, and Operations teams to influence behaviours around payment practices and billing cycles
Ensure robust cash flow forecasting through close collaboration with FP&A and treasury
Identify and implement process improvements across the working capital cycle, driving efficiency and control
Support internal stakeholders and provide regular updates to senior finance leadership

About You:

A strong finance professional with a track record in working capital management
Proven experience overseeing AP and AR teams or functions within a shared service or complex business environment
Strong commercial acumen and understanding of cash flow drivers
Highly analytical with excellent Excel and reporting skills
Confident communicator, able to influence across finance and non-finance teams

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on working capital expert to make a tangible impact on cash performance during a pivotal time for the business.

The organisation operates a 3/2 Hybrid model

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