Fractional FD

Page Executive; Sale; On-site; GBP 111,000 - 166,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive day rate

Flexible working arrangements

Impactful growth opportunity

Job summary

Page Executive seeks a highly qualified Fractional Finance Director for a hands-on leadership role in a Manchester-based healthcare business. You will advise the C‑Suite, drive the finance function, and ensure robust financial planning and reporting to support growth.

The role offers flexible time commitment, a competitive day rate, and the opportunity to shape finance capability in a fast-growing sector.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with hands-on leadership in a small (<£10m turnover) business.
• Proven ability to improve finance processes, reporting and controls.
• Commercially minded with ability to translate financial data into insights.
• Comfortable balancing hands-on delivery with strategic oversight.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Adaptable and capable of delivering impact in a fractional capacity.
• Able to build credibility quickly with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the ongoing development of the finance function and reporting framework.
• Deliver timely, accurate management information to support decisions.
• Enhance financial controls, governance and operational processes.
• Provide budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management support.
• Deliver commercial analysis to improve performance and profitability.
• Partner with leadership on strategic planning and growth initiatives.
• Act as a trusted adviser on financial and business matters.
• Support board-level reporting and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Finance leadership

Commercial mindset

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Education

Chartered accountant

Job description

This Fractional FD role in Manchester is all about helping a healthcare organisation stay on top of its financial management and planning. You'll be advising the C‑Suite team on strategy while ensuring the day‑to‑day finances run smoothly.

Client Details

Our client is a sub £5m turnover healthcare business, having recently received PE investment. With a strong presence in their niche market, they're now looking at expanding into adjacent markets.

Description

• Lead the ongoing development of the finance function and financial reporting framework.
• Deliver timely, accurate management information to support business decision-making.
• Enhance financial controls, governance and operational processes.
• Provide budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management support.
• Deliver commercial analysis to improve performance, profitability and operational efficiency.
• Partner with leadership to support strategic planning and growth initiatives.
• Act as a trusted adviser across a range of financial and business matters.
• Support board‑level reporting and stakeholder engagement.

Profile

The successful Fractional FD should meet the following criteria:

• Qualified accountant with experience operating in a very hands‑on finance leadership role in a small (<£10m turnover) business with limited support.
• Proven ability to improve finance processes, reporting and controls within growing businesses.
• Commercially minded, with the ability to translate financial information into practical business insights.
• Comfortable operating in a hands‑on environment whilst maintaining a strategic perspective.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Adaptable, pragmatic and capable of delivering impact in a flexible fractional capacity.
• Able to build credibility quickly and work effectively with a broad range of stakeholders.

Job Offer

• Fractional engagement with flexible time commitment.
• Competitive day rate.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Opportunity to make a tangible impact on the future growth and development of the business.

People are at the heart of Page Executive. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.