Interim CFO Jobs in Manchester — Nigel Wright Group​

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Interim CFO Jobs in Manchester and the North West

Nigel Wright Group connects experienced finance leaders with ambitious organisations across Manchester and the North West. For over 35 years, we have built leadership teams and specialist talent for Northern organisations. Our Manchester presence gives you direct access to the businesses that hire senior interim finance talent. If you are an interim CFO looking for your next role, we can help you Go Further.

Why interim CFOs in Manchester work with Nigel Wright Group

Finance leaders who work on an interim basis want a clear brief, a partner who knows the local market, and work where their experience makes a visible difference. We offer all three. Our team takes time to understand your goals between assignments, so each introduction fits your skills and ambitions.

• Local knowledge: we know the North West business community and the organisations hiring interim finance leaders, backed by a wider Northern view.
• Senior focus: we place interim CFOs, Finance Directors and senior finance leaders, alongside the wider C-suite.
• Varied clients: we work closely with PE-backed businesses, owner-managed SMEs and FTSE-listed companies.
• Lasting relationships: we value long-term partnerships with interim professionals and keep in regular contact.

Our track record in interim CFO jobs across the North West

We have a long record of placing senior finance interims into organisations at decisive moments. Some clients call us for a one-off assignment. Others rely on us for interim support as part of a long-term partnership. In both cases, the brief usually involves change, pace and a need for proven judgement.

Demand across the North West comes from manufacturers, consumer brands, technology firms and services businesses, along with not-for-profit and public sector bodies. PE-backed clients often need an interim CFO to prepare for investment, refinance debt or support a sale. Owner-managed firms tend to bring in interim finance leaders during periods of growth or succession.

Types of interim CFO role we regularly fill

Our interim CFO assignments tend to fall into five areas:

• Turnaround and recovery: stabilising cash flow, tightening spend and giving lenders confidence.
• Transactions: managing due diligence, supporting refinancing and preparing businesses for investment or sale.
• Transformation: rebuilding the finance function, introducing new systems and raising team capability.
• Governance: strengthening financial controls ahead of audit, investment or rapid growth.
• Leadership cover: providing short term continuity during a permanent search, a period of absence or a sudden exit.

Each brief calls for strong financial leadership from day one. Many also require a clear plan the board can follow.

Proof in practice: organisations we have supported

Our clients span the consumer, industrial, technology, services and healthcare sectors. Organisations we have worked with include:

• Food and consumer goods: 2 Sisters and Biscuit International
• Industrial and engineering: Husqvarna, NKT Cables and Draeger
• Healthcare and life sciences: Piramal Healthcare and Astoriom
• Technology and services: Simpson Associates

These businesses operate in markets where finance leaders shape investment, compliance and growth. For interims, that means demanding, high-impact work. It also means seeing the results of your work as clients scale, invest and transform.

The interim leaders we place help clients balance opportunity with risk. Boards gain clearer information, tighter financial management and a steady hand through change. Investors gain confidence that delivery is secure. Teams gain structure and a clearer sense of direction.

What do North West organisations want from an interim CFO?

North West organisations hire interim CFOs for expertise, objectivity and speed. These are the qualities we look for and champion in our network:

• Deep expertise: many interim Chief Financial Officers have already reached board level, and many focus solely on interim work.
• Impartiality: as independent professionals, interims offer honest, objective advice free of internal politics.
• Pace: depending on the brief, an interim can be in place within a few days.

If your career shows these strengths, we would like to hear from you.

How our wider expertise benefits interim finance leaders

Nigel Wright Group works across executive search, advisory, and specialist recruitment, covering both permanent and interim appointments. This breadth gives us a full view of how North West leadership teams are built. We see where finance gaps appear, how boards plan succession and when interim support adds the most value.

For you, this insight means better-matched assignments. We can explain how the CFO role connects to the wider leadership team, what the board expects and what success looks like. Our aim is to find the right assignment for you, with the right fit as the priority.

How are interim CFO roles secured with Nigel Wright Group?

Interim CFO roles are secured through a structured process that keeps you informed at every stage:

1. Briefing: we take a detailed client brief covering structure, vision, culture and IR35 status before we approach you.
2. Selection: we assess your experience against the brief, give shortlisted candidates a full briefing and handle NDAs where required.
3. Presentation: we present the shortlist, check references and arrange interviews and feedback.
4. Contract: we manage the contract between us, the client and you, run the timesheet process and handle compliance paperwork.
5. Review: we keep in close contact with all parties during your first week, review progress against objectives and gather feedback at the end.

This approach lets you focus on the work itself, from early priorities through to final financial reporting and handover.

How is IR35 handled for interim CFO roles?

We place interims on assignments both inside and outside IR35 and treat status compliance seriously. Our partner Kingsbridge provides IR35 status assessment and compliance support. As an interim manager, you can also use Kingsbridge IR35 Protect. This insurance protects everyone in the contracting chain against the potentially significant costs of a tax tribunal if a status decision is challenged.

Manchester Office

Telephone: +44 (0)161 552 5027

Email: marketingdept@nigelwright.com

Address: The Lincoln, Lincoln Square, Brazennose Street, Manchester, M2 5AD