Fractional Finance Director in UK at Jobgether
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Job Description
This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Fractional Finance Director in United Kingdom.
This is a high-impact fractional leadership role within a growing, design-led business operating in the premium architectural interiors sector. You will take ownership of financial strategy, governance, and performance management while supporting a company entering a key phase of organisational and commercial expansion. Acting as a trusted advisor to the Board and senior leadership team, you will help shape scalable financial structures, improve reporting accuracy, and strengthen overall financial discipline. The role requires a balance of strategic thinking and hands-on involvement, particularly within a project-driven environment. You will play a central role in enhancing financial visibility across projects, ensuring strong margin control and operational efficiency. This is an opportunity to directly influence business growth while embedding best-in-class financial practices.
- Provide strategic financial leadership to the Board and senior leadership team, supporting decision-making and long-term business planning.
- Oversee financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting processes, with a strong focus on project-based revenue, margin management, and cost control.
- Strengthen financial governance, controls, and reporting accuracy while improving systems and internal finance processes for scalability.
- Deliver high-quality management information (MI) and KPI reporting, particularly around project performance, profitability, and commercial outcomes.
- Manage cash flow, working capital, and financial risk while ensuring strong financial stability across the business.
- Partner with stakeholders across operations, commercial, and project teams to drive financial performance and support business growth initiatives.
- Support and develop the finance function, including mentoring team members and improving structure and capability.
- Proven experience as a Finance Director, CFO, or senior finance leader within an SME or scaling organisation.
- Strong background in project-based environments, with solid expertise in project accounting, job costing, and margin analysis.
- Experience in construction, manufacturing, engineering, or similar industries is highly advantageous.
- Track record of driving financial transformation, process improvement, and implementation of robust financial controls.
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence, challenge, and partner effectively with senior stakeholders.
- Comfortable operating in a hands-on, fractional, or advisory capacity within fast-moving or evolving businesses.
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
- Competitive day rate of £1,000 – £1,500 depending on experience
- Fractional engagement of 2–3 days per week with flexibility
- Opportunity to shape financial strategy during a key growth and transformation phase
- Exposure to a design-led, high-end market with strong positioning and ambitious expansion plans
- Collaborative and forward-thinking working environment
- High-impact role with direct influence on business performance and decision-making