Fractional Finance Director

CMA Recruitment Group; Temple; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A construction SME in Scotland is seeking a Fractional Finance Director to provide hands-on financial leadership and strategic capability-building. This role is pivotal for operational impact while developing an in-house finance function. Candidates should have senior finance leadership experience, be fully qualified accountants, and possess strong budgeting and financial management skills. The commitment is flexible at two days per week, making it suitable for portfolio professionals. An excellent chance to contribute to growth and make a visible difference.

Benefits

Flexible two days per week commitment

Opportunity to make an immediate, visible impact

Blend of hands-on delivery and strategic leadership

Qualifications

• Experience in SME environments at Finance Director or CFO level.
• Strong hands-on background in budgeting and accounts production.
• Experience building and stabilizing finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Act as trusted adviser to the Managing Director and leadership team.
• Take hands-on role in budgeting, forecasting, and accounts production.
• Improve cashflow visibility and financial control.
• Strengthen financial reporting to support decision-making.

Skills

Senior-level finance leadership experience

Budgeting

Cashflow management

Financial reporting

Commercial acumen

Education

Fully Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)

Job description

Provide Strategic and Hands‑On Finance Leadership to a Growing Construction Business.

Our client is a growing construction SME entering an important phase of development and professionalisation. To support this next stage, the business is seeking an experienced Fractional Finance Director to provide both hands‑on financial leadership in the short term and strategic capability‑building over time.

Working two days per week, this role offers the opportunity to make an immediate operational impact while shaping a sustainable in‑house finance function for the future.

The Role

The Fractional Finance Director will act as a trusted adviser to the Managing Director and leadership team, while also rolling up their sleeves to ensure the finance function operates effectively day to day.

Key responsibilities include:

• Partnering with the Managing Director and senior team on strategy, growth, and commercial decision‑making
• Taking a hands‑on role in budgeting, forecasting, and producing full management and statutory accounts in the short term
• Improving cashflow visibility, working capital management, and financial control
• Supporting project profitability analysis, margin control, and contract performance
• Strengthening financial reporting and insight to support informed decision‑making
• Reviewing and improving finance processes, systems, and controls
• Developing, mentoring, and upskilling a small finance team to service all financial requirements internally
• Creating a clear roadmap to transition responsibilities from hands‑on delivery to team‑led execution
• Acting as a sounding board to the leadership team during periods of growth and change

About You

This role would suit an experienced finance leader who is comfortable operating both strategically and operationally within an SME environment.

You are likely to have:

• Senior‑level finance leadership experience and working within SME (Finance Director / CFO level)
• Fully Qualified Accountant – ACA, ACCA or CIMA
• A strong hands‑on background in budgeting, cashflow, and full accounts production
• Experience building, developing, or stabilising small finance teams
• Commercial acumen, ideally within construction or project‑based businesses
• Confidence to challenge and influence at board or owner level
• A pragmatic, flexible approach with the ability to add value quickly

Why This Role?

• Flexible two days per week commitment
• Opportunity to make an immediate, visible impact
• Blend of hands‑on delivery and strategic leadership
• Chance to build a capable in‑house finance function
• Ideal for portfolio professionals or experienced FDs seeking balance

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