Part-time CFO

The CFO HQ; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading financial advisory firm in the UK is urgently seeking a fractional CFO to support a Fintech client. This role involves overseeing financial operations, providing leadership, and developing financial strategies for growth. The ideal candidate will have proven CFO experience, exceptional leadership skills, and the ability to inspire and guide teams in a fast-paced environment. A professional accounting qualification is preferred, and candidates must exhibit strong financial acumen and analytical capabilities. This position is on-site in London.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as CFO or in a similar leadership role within a fast-paced Fintech environment.
• Commercially astute with strong knowledge of financial management principles and regulations.
• Exceptional leadership skills to inspire a finance team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee functions related to investments and financial management.
• Provide leadership and strategic recommendations to the CEO.
• Track cash flow and analyze financial strengths and weaknesses.

Skills

Leadership

Financial management

Analytical skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Strategic mindset

Education

Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or equivalent)

Job description

Job brief

Our CFO Advisory team is urgently looking to hire a fractional CFO to support our Fintech client, 3 Days a week, a brief outline of the requirements are outlined below.

Responsibilities

• Oversee functions involved in the purchase, pricing, investments, debt management, and accounts payable and receivable
• Provide leadership and guidance to all functional teams within their remit
• Provide strategic and tactical recommendations to the CEOs and members of the executive team on growth, cost optimisation, capability development
• Assist in building out financial forecasts and preparation of budgets
• Oversee the preparation of Month-end, Quarter-end and Year-end financial reports
• Assist the executive team with long-term financial and business planning
• Understand and influence the adoption of automation and intelligent systems for business intelligence, financial management, and growth
• Establish and maintain good relationships with all key stakeholders including landowners, community associations, employees, suppliers, customers, regulators, and investors
• Track cash flow and analyze our client's financial weaknesses and strength, whilst proposing corrective actions
• Lead and motivate staff to achieve organisational objectives
• Mentor and inspire employees to strongly align and deliver to the vision and operating plan
• Collaborate with the board to establish policies and procedures that promote and improve our client's vision, culture, and compliance to legal and ethical practices
• Work closely with the CEO and other stakeholders to raise capital for our client and carry out other business-expanding strategies
• Own and execute special projects assigned by the CEO and/or our Client's Board

Requirements

• Proven experience as CFO or similar leadership role within a fast-paced Fintech environment.
• Commercially astute professional who leads from the front, works well with non-finance teams, and has a strong knowledge of financial management principles, regulations, and best practices.
• Exceptional leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a finance team in a fast-paced commercial environment.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement financial strategies that drive business growth and improve profitability.
• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide strategic insights.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong financial acumen, including financial strategy development, governance, and risk management.
• A strategic mindset with the ability to align financial strategies with business objectives.
• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or equivalent) is preferred.