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Interim Working Capital Manager

BAYMAN ATKINSON SMYTHE LIMITED
Posted 9 hours ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Macclesfield, Cheshire SK117UX, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The company is seeking an experienced Interim Working Capital Manager for a 6-month contract with an immediate start.
  • The role focuses on optimizing working capital, particularly in cash management through Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions.
  • Candidates should have a strong finance background with proven experience in managing AP and AR teams, ideally within a shared service or complex business environment.
  • The position offers flexibility with a choice between a Day Rate or a Fixed-Term Contract, though the salary details are not specified.
  • The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, commercial acumen, and the ability to influence stakeholders across various teams.

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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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.