Fractional Finance Director (Part time)

Consult; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Robert Walters is seeking a Fractional Finance Director (part-time) in Coventry. The role offers hybrid working and a focus on strategic financial leadership to support growth. The position is pro rata at £80,000-£90,000 per annum with 2-3 days a week.

Working closely with the CFO and board, you will drive budgeting, forecasting, governance, and financial policy across the not-for-profit organisation, mentoring the finance team and strengthening stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

• Provide strategic financial guidance to senior management and the board.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting and financial controls across the organisation.
• Lead financial planning, risk management and reporting with robust governance.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial guidance to the senior management team and board.
• Develop and implement robust budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Lead audit coordination and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting.
• Mentor and develop the existing finance team and strengthen governance.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Strategic oversight

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

Robert Walters - Fractional Finance Director (Part time) - Permanent - Coventry - Hybrid - £80,000 - £90,000 per annum

Job title: Fractional Finance Director (Part time)

Location: Coventry

Salary: £80,000-£90,000 per annum (FTE), pro rata

Hours: 2-3 days a week (predominantly remote)

Role details

An established not for profit organisation in Coventry is seeking a Fractional Finance Director to play a pivotal role in shaping its financial strategy and supporting its next stage of growth. Working closely with the CFO, senior leadership team and Board, you will provide strategic financial guidance, oversee budgeting and forecasting, strengthen financial controls and governance, and deliver clear financial insights to support key business decisions.

You will take ownership of financial planning, risk management and reporting, while overseeing audit processes and ensuring robust financial policies and procedures remain in place. Alongside this, you will support funding strategy, build strong relationships with key stakeholders and provide guidance to the existing finance team, encouraging continuous improvement and accountability across the function.

Responsibilities of the Fractional Finance Director

• Provide strategic financial guidance to the senior management team, supporting business growth and ensuring financial decisions align with the organisation's long-term objectives and strategic ambitions.
• Develop and implement robust financial policies and procedures that promote transparency, accountability, and compliance across all departments.
• Lead the budgeting processes, including forecasting, monitoring expenditure, and identifying areas for cost optimisation without compromising quality or service.
• Prepare detailed financial reports for internal stakeholders, offering clear insights into performance trends and recommending actionable improvements.
• Collaborate closely with operational teams to ensure financial plans align with broader business strategies and foster interdepartmental cooperation.
• Manage risk assessment activities by identifying potential threats to financial stability and developing mitigation strategies that protect organisational interests.
• Lead audit processes by coordinating with external auditors, addressing queries promptly, and ensuring all findings are resolved efficiently.
• Mentor junior finance staff by sharing knowledge, providing constructive feedback, and encouraging continuous learning within the team.

What the successful candidate will bring

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
• Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to provide strategic financial guidance and influence key business decisions.
• Proven experience across financial control, management reporting, budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning.
• Experience supporting funding strategies, cash flow management and the financial sustainability of an organisation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to provide strategic oversight, mentor and support an existing finance team, and drive continuous improvement.

What sets this company apart

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing, purpose driven organisation at a pivotal stage in its development. With a strong track record of growth and an ambitious vision for the future, the business combines commercial thinking with a clear social purpose, offering an experienced Finance Director the opportunity to make a genuine impact.

You’ll play a key role in shaping the organisation's next stage of growth, working closely with the CFO, senior leadership team and Board to influence strategic decisions, strengthen financial governance and support long-term sustainability. With responsibility spanning funding strategy, financial planning, forecasting and Board-level reporting, this is a chance to operate at a senior strategic level without the commitment of a traditional full-time FD position.

You’ll have the autonomy to focus on the areas where your expertise can add the greatest value, providing strategic direction and mentoring an established finance team while helping shape the organisation's future.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates