Fractional CFO

Acuity Associates; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 140,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading executive search firm is seeking experienced CFOs and senior finance leaders for fractional or interim opportunities. The ideal candidate will provide strategic financial leadership to support growth and manage transformation projects, with proven experience in dynamic organisations. This role requires strong commercial acumen and leadership skills, suitable for those who thrive in fast-paced environments. The application process includes completing The Acuity Measure™ assignment for candidate capability assessment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a CFO or senior finance executive in dynamic organisations.
• Experience in transformation programmes and capital event preparations.
• Exceptional communication abilities and leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial leadership for growth and transformation.
• Conduct financial diagnostic audits to prioritize improvements.
• Advise on funding strategies and financial modelling.

Skills

Strategic financial leadership

Fundraising experience

Commercial acumen

Leadership skills

Operational capability

Job description

Acuity Associates is seeking experienced CFOs and senior finance leaders interested in fractional or interim opportunities with our diverse portfolio of SMEs across a wide range of industries. Our clients operate in fast-moving and evolving environments where strategic financial leadership is critical to navigating growth, change, or key commercial milestones.

We partner with organisations undergoing scale, transformation, operational restructuring, or capital events, providing high-impact financial expertise to strengthen capability, improve governance, and support long-term value creation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial leadership to support growth, transformation, or capital events.
• Conduct a Financial Infrastructure Diagnostic Audit (FIDA) to identify and prioritise areas for improvement.
• Develop and implement clear roadmaps for financial enhancement and governance maturity.
• Advise on funding strategy, financial modelling, and readiness for major commercial milestones (e.g., investment, exit, or IPO).
• Partner closely with senior leadership to build financial capability and deliver sustainable value.

Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience as a CFO or senior finance executive within dynamic, scaling, or change-driven organisations.
• Experience in fundraising, transformation programmes, or preparation for key capital events.
• Strong commercial and strategic acumen, with hands‑on operational capability.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to mentor and uplift finance teams.

Application Process

All applicants will be required to complete The Acuity Measure™ assignment as part of the recruitment process to assess capability for upcoming roles.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Acuity Associates and our clients are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering inclusive environments where individuals of all backgrounds can thrive. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Acuity Associates is an executive search partner, trusted by privately owned and investor-backed businesses to appoint high-impact finance and executive leaders. We specialise in roles that drive value creation, transformation, and long-term growth.

Our expertise includes :

CFOs | Finance Directors & Controllers | Group Finance | Private Equity & Exit Readiness | Strategic & Commercial Finance | Family Office Leadership | Transformation & Turnaround | Succession & Board-Level Appointments

At the core of every search is The Acuity Method™—our proprietary assessment framework delivering evidence‑led insight into a candidate’s capability and potential. It forms one of three pillars—alongside cultural fit and career credibility—each assessed by experienced search professionals to ensure every hire is a precise, lasting match.