Part-Time Fractional Finance Director

Michael Page; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Fractional Finance Director in Bradford to oversee day-to-day financial direction for a charity. You will lead strategic financial planning, reporting, and governance, partnering with the CEO and Board to influence decisions and drive growth.

The role requires strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, and transforming finance functions within not-for-profit sectors. Hybrid working and a pro rata salary of £70,000–£80,000 are offered.

Qualifications

• Strong experience overseeing financial planning, reporting and performance review.
• Ability to prepare and manage budgets and forecasts.
• Experience providing clear financial insight for decision-making.
• Experience across an Accounting & Finance function in not-for-profit/charity environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial leadership to the CEO, Board and senior leadership team.
• Lead the transformation of the finance function, improving systems, processes and reporting.
• Oversee the finance function, ensuring robust financial controls, compliance and accurate financial information.
• Streamline management reporting to provide timely, meaningful insight for decision-making.
• Develop and embed budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning processes.
• Present financial reports, forecasts and recommendations to senior stakeholders and the Board.
• Lead and develop the finance team, providing guidance, support and oversight.

Skills

Financial planning

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Performance review

Financial analysis

Team leadership

Not-for-profit sector

Job description

As a Fractional FD in Bradford, West Yorkshire, you will oversee the day-to-day financial direction for the charity, helping leaders make clear and informed decisions. You will bring practical financial oversight to the Accounting & Finance function and keep financial activity well organised.

Client Details

The organisation operates in the Charity sector sector and is part of a well known charitable organisation.

Description

• Provide strategic financial leadership to the organisation, acting as a trusted advisor to the CEO, Board and senior leadership team.
• Lead the transformation of the finance function, improving systems, processes and reporting to support organisational growth and sustainability.
• Oversee the finance function, ensuring robust financial controls, compliance and accurate financial information.
• Streamline management reporting to provide timely, meaningful insight for decision-making.
• Develop and embed effective budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning processes.
• Deliver clear financial analysis and performance reporting, highlighting risks, opportunities and key trends.
• Support organisational strategy by providing commercial and financial insight to inform planning and investment decisions.
• Present financial reports, forecasts and recommendations to senior stakeholders and the Board.
• Ensure appropriate governance, risk management and financial controls are in place across the organisation.
• Lead and develop the finance team, providing guidance, support and oversight.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve efficiency, maximise resources and strengthen financial resilience.
• Support income generation, funding opportunities and long-term sustainability planning where appropriate.

Profile

• Strong experience overseeing financial planning, reporting and performance review.
• The ability to prepare and manage budgets and forecasts.
• Experience providing clear financial insight for decision-making.
• A practical understanding of financial processes and how to improve them.
• The ability to present financial information in a clear and useful way.
• Experience working across an Accounting & Finance function.
• Not for profit similar sector experience

Job Offer

• Permanent Fractional FD position based in Bradford, West Yorkshire.
• 3 days a week role
• Salary of £70,000 to £80,000 pro rata
• Hybrid working