Fractional CFO

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

Job summary

A growing service business in Birmingham is seeking a Fractional CFO to oversee financial operations and partner with the CEO and angel investors. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in high-growth environments and be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified. This role offers £1000 per day plus expenses and involves collaboration on strategic initiatives for business growth.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
• Implement robust financial controls and reporting systems.
• Lead cash management strategies to optimize liquidity.

Skills

Financial planning

Budgeting

Financial forecasting

Cash management

Stakeholder management

Education

ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified or equivalent

Job description

Our client is a service business backed by angel investors based in Birmingham, poised for growth and continued success. As such they are seeking a Fractional CFO to report 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, has a a bold vision, to take market share with an offering that is disrupting the industry. This is prompting the need for Fractional CFO who can steer and accelerate them through this period.

As Fractional CFO reporting to the CEO and Board whilst working closely with the angel investors you will:

• 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

The desirable Fractional CFO applicant will have:

• 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.