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Overview

Parkinson Lee are currently supporting a private equity–backed manufacturing group on a confidential interim requirement to help prepare the business for its next stage of growth and eventual exit. Following a fairly recent acquisition, the group now operates across multiple UK sites and is entering a critical phase of systems alignment, reporting consolidation, and investor-readiness.

Working closely with the Group Finance Director, this role will play a pivotal part in creating consistency across the business, strengthening management information, and supporting strategic decision-making at board level.

Day Rate: c.£1,000 per day (Outside of IR35)

Confidential Assignment – PE-backed Manufacturing Group

This is a confidential interim assignment, reporting directly to the Group Finance Director. The role offers hybrid working with travel to sites in the Midlands and Derbyshire c.1 day per week.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the harmonisation of reporting, processes, and financial models across multiple sites
  • Support the alignment of systems (ERP/standard costing) and drive consistency in data and controls
  • Build investor-ready reporting packs and ensure information can withstand external due diligence
  • Strengthen links between operational KPIs and financial performance
  • Act as a senior finance partner to the Group FD, MD and Chairman through the exit-preparation phase

The ideal profile

  • Senior finance professional with a strong manufacturing background - ideally aerospace, automotive, or engineered products
  • Proven experience in PE-backed or investor-led environments, particularly around exit preparation, due diligence and integration
  • Hands-on, pragmatic, and confident operating in a complex, multi-site setting
  • Comfortable with a fractional or flexible engagement (e.g. variation of 2–5 days per week depending on workload)
  • Commercially minded and able to translate operational performance into meaningful financial insight

If you’re an experienced finance professional with a track record in value creation and investor readiness, within the manufacturing industry, please contact Helenna Bell to express your interest.

Seniority level

  • Not Applicable

Employment type

  • Temporary

Job function

  • Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

  • Manufacturing, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, and Machinery Manufacturing
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Location:
East Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Salary:
£80,000 - £100,000
Job Type:
PartTime
Category:
Consulting

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