Chief Financial Officer

Marks Sattin; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a fractional CFO for a real estate development company. This role involves strategic leadership in financial planning and governance during a growth phase. The ideal candidate should be a qualified accountant with significant SMB experience and able to support sustainability initiatives. This opportunity allows you to influence long-term value creation and community impact while advising a business geared for growth.

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualified experience in senior finance roles.
• Proven track record within SME environments.
• Experience in property or asset-heavy businesses preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a finance team through transformation.
• Advise on funding strategy and risk management.
• Support ESG-linked financial initiatives and reporting.

Skills

Strategic financial planning

Investor relations

Financial reporting

Risk management

Sustainability initiatives

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)

Job description

Senior Recruitment Consultant specialising in finance.

Marks Sattin are working with a privately owned, purpose-led real estate development company in their search for a Fractional CFO. Known for their successful pipeline and sustainability credentials, the business is entering a new phase of growth. With a strong focus on long-term value creation and community impact, it fosters a culture of innovation, agility, and high-quality service.

The business seeks a strategic yet hands‑on CFO to guide financial planning, reporting, and governance during a period of expansion. This fractional role blends board‑level leadership with operational delivery, supporting investment activity, commercial growth, and ESG‑aligned initiatives. The CFO will report directly to the CEO and work closely with senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a lean finance team through transformation and scale.
• Act as a strategic partner to operational and development functions.
• Present financial insights to internal and external stakeholders, including investors and lenders.

Financial Strategy & Operations

• Oversee planning, forecasting, and reporting across multiple entities.
• Advise on funding strategy, risk management, and commercial decision‑making.
• Drive automation and system upgrades with a focus on scalable controls and compliance.

Sustainability & Impact

• Support ESG‑linked financial initiatives and reporting.
• Ensure financial oversight of sustainability projects and disclosures.

Candidate Profile

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with significant post‑qualified experience.
• Proven track record in senior finance roles within SME environments.
• Sector experience in property, or asset‑heavy businesses preferred.
• Skilled in investor relations, financial controls, and reporting frameworks.
• Comfortable operating in lean teams and balancing strategic and operational priorities.

I you are seeking a fractional CFO opportunity (2 days a week) and interested in being an advisor to a business geared for growth, please get in touch with your CV for a confidential conversation.