Financial Director

Fractional Finance Director

• Annual Salary: £125-150k pro-rata
• Location: London
• Job Type: Part-time (3 days per week)

We are recruiting for a specialist consultancy who is seeking a Fractional Finance Director to provide Board-level leadership across Finance. This role ensures strong governance, effective organisational support, and scalable processes that enable the business to deliver its strategic priorities and targets.

Day-to-day of the role:

Leadership and Governance

• Actively contribute as a Board member.
• Work closely with Directors and Partners to help shape strategy, culture, and organisational priorities.
• Act as an active member of the Senior Management Team, implementing strategy across the business.
• Lead and develop the Finance function, balancing day-to-day management with strategic focus.

Financial Reporting and Governance

• Own the monthly Board pack and ensure timely, accurate reporting.
• Oversee management accounts, financial statements, and group consolidation.
• Manage VAT returns, corporation tax, and other tax-related requirements.
• Maintain strong financial governance and manage relationships with external accountants and banking partners.

Planning, Forecasting, and Commercial Oversight

• Manage the annual budgeting process and quarterly forecasting.
• Oversee company project revenue reporting and tracking.
• Monitor pipeline reporting and support visibility of future income.
• Lead project margin reporting and consultant team delivery capacity forecasting.

Cash, Payroll, and Compliance

• Manage cashflow, including foreign exchange planning.
• Oversee payroll and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Manage payroll provider relationships and oversee company pension arrangements.
• Review and manage staff cost planning and forecasting.

Business Leadership & Support

• Contribute to the remuneration and benefits strategy.
• Oversee employee benefits arrangements.
• Support performance review processes and contract negotiations.
• Ensure company systems and processes are aligned with growth plans and strategic priorities.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Qualified Accountant with proven experience in a similar role, ideally within a strategic advisory or consultancy environment.
• Strong leadership skills with experience in Board-level operations.
• Expertise in financial reporting, tax, and compliance.
• Ability to manage complex budgets and financial forecasting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working collaboratively with multiple teams.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Involvement in strategic decision-making processes.

To apply for the Fractional Finance Director position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.