Fractional CFO - Manchester

W Talent; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading legal tech firm in Manchester seeks a Fractional CFO to guide financial modelling and process design. The role offers a flexible part-time schedule, allowing for 2 days of work per week with an emphasis on driving financial event readiness. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial processes and experience within technology or legal sectors. This hybrid position requires regular on-site presence in Manchester city center, catering to the needs of a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a CFO or Fractional CFO within a scaling SME or technology business.
• Advanced financial modelling capability.
• Direct experience supporting financial events such as fundraise, M&A, or exit.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial modelling and process design.
• Ensure financial event readiness for capital raising or exits.
• Engage with investor relations and board-level reporting.

Skills

Financial modelling

Process design

Financial event readiness

Experience with investor relations

Job description

Fractional CFO / Chief Finance Officer

Excellent opportunity for a Fractional CFO looking to work a flexible 2 days per week for our Legal Technology firm based in Central Manchester.

Location: Manchester City Centre – Hybrid with on‑site presence required.

The role is hands‑on and delivery‑focused, with a strong emphasis on financial modelling, process design, and financial event readiness.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a CFO or Fractional CFO within a scaling SME or technology business
• Advanced financial modelling capability
• Direct experience supporting at least one financial event (fundraise, M&A, or exit)
• Strong track record of designing and embedding finance processes and procedures
• Comfortable operating in fast‑paced, founder‑led environments
• Background in legal tech, SaaS, or professional services
• Experience working with VC or private equity‑backed businesses
• Previous engagement with investor relations and board‑level reporting

Working Pattern & Location

• Hybrid working model with regular on‑site presence in Manchester city centre
• Flexibility on working days, aligned with business requirements

Seniority level: Executive

Employment type: Part‑time

Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance

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