Chief Financial Officer

Robertson Sumner; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fractional CFO engagement

Board exposure

Job summary

Robertson Sumner is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer on a fractional arrangement to guide strategic finance across the UK and international operations. The role combines high-level leadership with hands-on financial management, overseeing governance, reporting and growth initiatives while the business scales.

Reporting to the MD and Board, you will shape strategy, manage treasury and funding, lead budgeting and forecasting, and drive performance across multiple jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent).
• Extensive senior finance leadership experience.
• Experience reporting to Board/Executive level.
• International multi-currency finance experience.
• Experience with mergers, acquisitions and integration.
• Strong treasury, cash flow and working capital management.
• Familiarity with invoicing financing or asset-based lending.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the MD and Board to develop and execute business strategy.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial planning and performance management.
• Oversee accurate financial reporting across all entities.
• Manage treasury activities, cash flow, banking relationships and working capital.
• Prepare board packs, financial analysis and strategic recommendations.
• Support pricing strategies and major investment decisions.
• Lead audits, compliance and risk management activities.
• Oversee international finance operations across jurisdictions.
• Drive continuous improvement of finance systems and reporting.

Skills

Strategic finance leadership

Board-level reporting

Treasury & cash flow management

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial analytics & KPIs

Commercial acumen

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

ERP systems

MS Excel advanced

Job description

• Join a growing international business with operations across the UK, Europe and the Middle East.
• Act as a true strategic partner to the Managing Director and Board, shaping the future direction of the organisation.
• Lead a broad finance function spanning treasury, commercial finance, governance, compliance and international operations.
• Play a key role in driving profitability, cash flow optimisation and business growth.
• Be part of an ambitious leadership team focused on long-term value creation and operational excellence.

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Chief Financial Officer to join a dynamic and expanding organisation. Reporting directly to the Managing Director and working closely with the Board, you will provide strategic financial leadership while ensuring strong governance, commercial support and operational control across multiple regions.

This role requires a commercially minded finance leader who can balance strategic thinking with hands-on financial management, supporting growth initiatives while maintaining robust financial discipline.

Fractional Opportunity

This is initially a fractional CFO appointment, requiring approximately 2-3 days per week, making it an ideal opportunity for an experienced finance executive seeking a portfolio role while maintaining a strategic leadership position. The business is entering an exciting phase of growth and transformation, and the intention is for the role to evolve into a full-time permanent position as the organisation continues to expand. This presents a unique opportunity to shape the finance function, influence business strategy from the outset, and transition into a long-term executive leadership role as the company scales.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the Managing Director and Board to develop and execute business strategy.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial planning and performance management processes.
• Oversee accurate and timely financial reporting across all business entities.
• Manage treasury activities, cash flow forecasting, banking relationships and working capital facilities.
• Prepare and present board packs, financial analysis and strategic recommendations.
• Support commercial decision-making, pricing strategies, credit management and major investment decisions.
• Lead audit, compliance and risk management activities.
• Oversee international finance operations, ensuring statutory and tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Drive continuous improvement of finance systems, controls and reporting processes.
• Develop KPIs and reporting frameworks to support business performance and growth.

What We're Looking For

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Significant senior finance leadership experience.
• Proven experience operating at Board and Executive level.
• Strong treasury, cash flow and working capital management expertise.
• Experience managing banking and funding relationships.
• Demonstrated success in budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.
• Strong commercial acumen and strategic decision-making capability.
• Experience leading audits, statutory reporting and tax compliance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience within technology, IT services, infrastructure, distribution or professional services sectors.
• International finance experience within multi-currency environments.
• Knowledge of invoice financing or asset-based lending facilities.
• Experience managing foreign exchange exposure and hedging strategies.
• Exposure to mergers, acquisitions and business integration projects.
• Experience with employee share schemes and incentive programmes.

If you are a commercially focused finance leader looking to make a significant impact within a growing international organisation, we would welcome the opportunity to speak with you.