Interim Group Liquidity

Interim Group Liquidity & Working Capital Director Co-Founder & Director | SG Partnership - 07886 976794 We are supporting a global, multi‑site distribution organisation in the appointment of an Interim Group Liquidity & Working Capital Director as they continue an ambitious international growth journey. Backed by a Private Equity investor, the company has expanded through both organic development and a series of acquisitions—and optimising cash performance is now central to their next phase of value creation. This interim position offers substantial influence, operational visibility and a direct line to Group leadership. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in strengthening liquidity management, improving working capital efficiency, standardising processes across a diverse portfolio of locations and embedding a culture where cash discipline underpins strategic and operational decision‑making. Why Join? Private Equity Backing & Growth Strategy: Join a PE‑backed distribution group where cash excellence is fundamental to the value‑creation plan. Work closely with investors and the Group CFO to enhance forecasting, liquidity visibility and operational cash discipline across the organisation. Immediate Strategic Impact: Provide rapid improvements to working capital conversion, daily liquidity management and forecasting accuracy, supporting the Group as it continues to scale and integrate acquisitions. High Autonomy & Operational Influence: Operate with significant freedom to reshape processes, streamline reporting, strengthen governance and drive behavioural change across a multi‑location environment. Cross‑Functional Exposure: Work directly with controllers, GMs and operational teams to identify bottlenecks, drive accountability and ensure working capital improvement becomes embedded in day‑to‑day rhythm. Direct Visibility at Board Level: This role interacts closely with the Group CFO, Executive Committee and the PE investor, delivering insight that informs decision‑making at the highest level. Key Responsibilities Liquidity Leadership & Cash Forecasting Lead and enhance the 13‑week cashflow forecasting process, ensuring accuracy, discipline and actionable insight across all regions. Monitor daily liquidity and proactively identify risks, opportunities and required interventions. Deliver clear, concise reporting to the Group CFO and PE stakeholders. Drive improvement across receivables, payables and inventory, working closely with local finance teams and GMs. Reduce overdue balances, optimise payment planning and support supplier negotiations. Identify and implement initiatives that unlock cash and improve the cash conversion cycle. Operational Finance Partnering Build strong relationships with site controllers and operational leaders across multiple locations. Influence behaviours and embed a culture where cash is treated as a strategic asset. Support decision‑making with scenario analysis, trend insights and forward‑looking commentary. Process, Systems & Reporting Standardise and automate treasury‑related processes across the group. Collaborate with IT and finance teams to develop dashboards, enhance visibility and strengthen control over cash movements. Improve reporting frameworks and drive adoption of common tools and processes. Strategic Planning & Value Creation Support the CFO with liquidity strategy, capital planning and scenario modelling related to growth, acquisitions and seasonal trends. Provide insight to inform investment decisions, operational improvements and performance management. Anticipate challenges and implement solutions to reduce cash burn at location level. Candidate Profile Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA), ACA strongly preferred. Proven experience in liquidity planning, short‑term forecasting and working capital optimisation within a multi‑location, distribution, manufacturing or operationally intensive environment. Experience operating in a PE‑backed or performance‑driven setting. Demonstrable success driving working capital improvement and influencing operational teams. Technically strong with financial systems, dashboards and data tools. A proactive, resilient and commercially minded finance leader who can deliver impact quickly. Comfortable operating in a hands‑on, evolving environment with a high degree of autonomy and visibility. This is an exceptional interim opportunity to shape liquidity performance, drive operational improvement and support the next phase of international growth and value creation within a dynamic, private‑equity‑backed organisation. Seniority level Director Employment type Temporary Job function Finance Industries Staffing and Recruiting #J-18808-Ljbffr