Fractional CFO

EA First Compass House; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

A service business backed by investors in Birmingham is seeking a Fractional CFO for 4 - 6 days per month over 6-12 months. Responsibilities include overseeing financial planning, implementing financial controls, and providing strategic insights. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in high-growth environments and relevant financial qualifications. The role offers £1000 per day plus expenses.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a Fractional CFO in a high-growth or scale-up environment.
• Strong understanding of the funding lifecycle and financial modelling.
• Ability to travel to Birmingham regularly or be Birmingham-based.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the CEO on financial planning and budgeting.
• Implement financial controls and reporting processes.
• Lead cash management strategies.
• Support investment readiness and stakeholder reporting.
• Provide insight on commercial decisions.

Skills

Financial planning

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial controls

Cash management

Investor relations

Team mentorship

Education

ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Our client is a service business backed by angel investors based in Birmingham, poised for growth and continued success. They are seeking a Fractional CFO to report to the CEO for 4 - 6 days per month over a 6-12 month duration. This service business based in Birmingham has posted double-digit growth and a bold vision to take market share with an offering that is disrupting the industry. This is prompting the need for a Fractional CFO who can steer and accelerate them through this period.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the CEO to oversee financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes
• Implement robust financial controls, reporting systems, and processes
• Lead cash management strategies to optimise liquidity and working capital
• Support investment readiness, fundraising, and stakeholder reporting
• Provide insight and challenge on commercial decisions and growth initiatives
• Mentor and up-skill the existing small transactional finance team
• Provide board-level insight and commercial guidance
• Partner with the CEO and angel investors to develop and execute strategic initiatives that drive business growth
• Lead relationships with external stakeholders, including auditors, banks, and possible new investors

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a Fractional CFO in a high-growth or scale-up environment
• Strong understanding of the funding lifecycle, investor relations, and financial modelling
• The ability to travel to Birmingham regularly (hybrid model) or be Birmingham-based
• Hands-on approach with the ability to roll up your sleeves
• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified or equivalent

£1000 per day plus expenses

EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy.