Fractional Finance Director / CFO

Ruffena Capital Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ruffena Capital Ltd is seeking fractional FDs or CFOs to support privately held businesses in their growth journeys. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in raising growth capital and strategic business capabilities, providing tailored financial support to various clients across sectors.

Qualifications

• Experience as a fractional FD or CFO.
• Proven track record in supporting businesses through growth and exit.
• Ability to provide tailored financial support.

Responsibilities

• Support portfolio clients in financial strategy and growth.
• Provide tailored assistance based on business needs.
• Facilitate the transition to permanent financial leadership when necessary.

Skills

Strategic business capabilities

Experience in raising growth capital

Sector expertise

Board operations experience

Job description

We are a growing mid-market corporate finance house based in London & Amsterdam, advising and raising growth and transitional capital for exceptional, privately held businesses and funds. Transactions are typically in the £2 – 25m range, and we usually see upwards of £50m going into our clients each year.

Our industry areas of focus are:

• Digital Transformation
• Consumer
• Decarbonisation & advanced engineering

We are always looking for individuals to join the extended Ruffena team as fractional FDs or CFOs, supporting the firm’s portfolio clients both in the UK and in Europe. Many of the businesses we work with are founder-managed and often don’t have a dedicated experienced strategic head of finance to help them navigate their next period of growth.

Typically, our fractional FDs or CFOs have specific sector expertise, a depth of experience in raising growth capital, and have helped pilot businesses through different stages of growth and exit. Beyond fundamental accountancy, the FDs we introduce to our clients have strategic business capabilities and are experienced board operators.

No two fractional FD engagements are the same; some businesses may need intense support for a period of time, then assistance with finding a replacement, while others may require a certain number of days per week or month for a long period. We generally facilitate a situation that works well for both parties involved, ensuring the business gets the right support and advice they need.