Fractional Finance Leader for Growth & Controls

Broster Buchanan; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 111,000 - 221,000; Part time

Job summary

Broster Buchanan seeks an experienced senior finance professional on a fractional consultancy basis (1-2 days per week) for an initial 18-month period.

The role involves acting as a trusted finance advisor, developing the finance team, and guiding FP&A, forecasting, governance and compliance. You will review processes, drive improvements, and contribute to strategic initiatives, including growth and corporate development.

Qualifications

• Senior finance leader with hands-on and strategic capabilities.
• Experience coaching and developing finance professionals.
• Strong background in financial control and operational support.
• Proven ability to support owner-managed or entrepreneurial businesses.
• Practical, hands-on approach balancing strategy with execution.

Responsibilities

• Act as trusted finance advisor to the business.
• Develop and coach the finance team to build long-term capability.
• Provide guidance on FP&A, cash flow forecasting, governance and compliance.
• Review and strengthen financial processes, controls, and ways of working.
• Identify opportunities to streamline activities, including automation.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives, including growth and corporate development.

Skills

Strategic financial leadership

Financial controls

Mentoring finance teams

Forecasting & budgeting

Governance & compliance

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Broster Buchanan seeks an experienced senior finance professional on a fractional consultancy basis (1-2 days per week) for an initial 18-month period.

The role involves acting as a trusted finance advisor, developing the finance team, and guiding FP&A, forecasting, governance and compliance. You will review processes, drive improvements, and contribute to strategic initiatives, including growth and corporate development.