Job Title: Fractional Finance Director Location: Hybrid Working – London EC4M There may be requirements to visit client sites for meetings and general collaboration. Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 35-hour week (Flexitime) Reporting To: Fractional CFO Salary Range: £80,000 - £90,000 About BKL BKL is a Top 40 accountancy and advisory business supporting a diverse client base, from entrepreneurs and high-net-worth individuals to ambitious owner-managed businesses and multinational groups. With a legacy spanning over 130 years, we’ve evolved into a modern, purpose-driven business that balances profit with impact. We are proud to be a certified B Corp, reflecting our commitment to sustainability, transparency, and responsible governance. As a member of DFK International, we support clients locally and internationally with cutting-edge expertise and a personal touch. We believe all clients deserve the same level of care, innovation, and excellence. Your Opportunity As a Fractional Finance Director (FD), you will provide strategic and operational financial leadership to a variety of clients. Your portfolio will include startups scaling operations, SMEs optimising profitability, and companies undergoing significant transitions such as mergers, acquisitions, or restructuring. This role requires a balance of high-level strategic insight and hands-on financial management to guide clients through complex challenges. You will embed yourself as a trusted advisor, improving financial performance, driving change, and supporting critical business milestones. This role is ideal for a proactive finance leader eager to make a tangible impact across a variety of businesses. If you excel at balancing strategic leadership with hands-on support and thrive in dynamic, growth-focused environments, we’d love to hear from you. How You’ll Make a Difference In your role as a Fractional Finance Director you will partner with various clients, covering a varying number of tasks including: Governance and Control Ensure robust risk management, compliance, and financial controls are in place for all clients. Manage financial reporting cycles, including closing the books and ensuring audit-readiness. Oversee treasury functions, including cash flow management and debt optimisation. Operational Drivers Lead the implementation of optimized processes to improve financial and operational efficiency. Embed finance into decision-making across client teams. Design and implement data dashboards to enhance financial visibility and tracking of KPIs. Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Develop financial models for forecasting, budgeting, and scenario planning. Analyse financial data to inform capital allocation and strategic decision-making. Create compelling investment cases for funding or operational expansions. Commerciality and Client Engagement Partner with clients’ leadership teams as a strategic advisor to support decision-making. Business partner with key client stakeholders, including executives, operations, people, IT, legal etc Provide insights to influence strategies and identify growth opportunities. Build strong stakeholder relationships, ensuring alignment on financial objectives. Catalyst for Change Identify and execute profit and cash initiatives, optimizing cost structures and enhancing margins. Support clients through finance transformation, business restructuring, or operational shifts. Monitor and assess the effectiveness of change initiatives. Fundraising and M&A Assist in fundraising efforts, including preparing financial documentation for investors or lenders. Support clients in executing M&A activities, including due diligence and post-merger integration. Leadership and Mentoring Lead and mentor internal finance teams or establish client finance functions. Represent clients externally in negotiations with investors, banks, and other stakeholders. You’ll Be Ideal for This Role If You Have: Experience Demonstrated success as a Financial Director or senior finance leader within a commercial finance function, ideally with experience of fundraising or a transaction Experience in managing finance functions within startups, SMEs, or transitioning businesses. Experience of fractional work or working on a consultancy basis is advantageous Skills Project management: Ability to balance multiple engagements and competing priorities effectively Problem solving: Ability to evaluate complex situations, identify issues and propose potential solutions or improvements Governance: Strong knowledge of compliance, controls, and risk mitigation. Operational Efficiency: Expertise in process optimization and system integration. FP&A: Demonstrate skills in financial modelling, forecasting, and data-driven insights. Commercial Awareness: Ability to tell the financial story to client management teams and identify value-add opportunities. Communication: Exceptional interpersonal and stakeholder management skills. Leadership: proven experience of leading and mentoring finance teams. Business Partnering: experience of partnering with non-finance functions. Qualifications ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent. Additional certifications such as CFA or an MBA are beneficial. Key Deliverables: Delivering already established technical expertise Managing projects effectively to meet deadlines Being responsive to client needs Collaborating across client teams and relevant BKL teams to provide a “joined up” service Exercising professional judgement in complex, challenging and time-pressured situations Our Values At BKL, we live by five core values: Think Big – Be curious, brave, and open to new ideas. In It Together – Collaborate, care, and build an inclusive culture. Take Pride – Strive for excellence and believe in your impact. Do the Right Thing – Act with integrity, honesty, and fairness. Enjoy It – Bring your whole self to work and have fun doing it. Working With Us: Your Benefits, Wellbeing & Development At BKL, we’re committed to creating a people-first workplace where everyone can thrive. We offer a carefully curated benefits package, wellbeing support, and meaningful development opportunities that empower you to grow your career. Snapshot of our Benefits Package We’ve designed a flexible, sustainable set of benefits to support your life at work and beyond: Private Medical Insurance (PMI) – including mental health cover, hospital treatment & 24/7 GP access Health Cash Plans – covering everyday costs like dental, optical & physiotherapy and an Employee Assistance Programme Pension scheme – helping you save for retirement in a tax-efficient way Group Life Assurance – peace of mind with financial protection for your loved ones Cashback & savings portal – discounts across hundreds of high-street and online retailers Cycle to Work Scheme – spread the cost of a new bike and accessories tax-free Electric Vehicle Scheme – sustainable transportation options that include roadside support and servicing Free Mortgage Advice – expert guidance for your home-buying journey Season Ticket Loan – support with travel expenses Enhanced Family Leave – generous leave policies for family-related needs Holiday Entitlement – generous entitlement which increases with promotion Development & Growth We don’t just offer jobs, we support careers: Clear development pathways and progression frameworks Professional qualifications support – including study time and funding Internal mentoring, coaching, and buddying schemes Leadership development programmes to help you grow with us Regular check-ins and performance conversations – driven by your goals, not just metrics Take Your Next Step Ready to grow your career with a company that balances ambition with purpose? Apply today and discover how far you can go at BKL. Our recruitment process typically involves three stages: An introductory Teams call with our Talent Acquisition team. A first-stage interview with two team members. A final interview at our London office, including a tour to give you a feel for our working environment. Compliance & Equal Opportunities In addition to the responsibilities listed above, you will be required to undertake GDPR training in order to fully understand the regulations and ensure all work is carried out in a compliant manner. As part of any recruitment process, BKL collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. BKL is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data and to meeting its data protection obligations. BKL is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified candidates eligible to work in the UK. We know you have a lot to offer, which is why we want to give you the freedom to thrive no matter who you are or what your background is. You will have every opportunity to use your creativity in how you approach your work and the support to innovate. Inclusion, diversity, and talent development are a fundamental aspect of who we are, and we welcome applications from candidates who share and champion these values. You will play an integral part in helping to make BKL a great place to work with a sense of belonging for everyone. High challenge, high support If you enjoy problem-solving and a fast-changing environment, you will thrive in this role. As in all BKL roles, you will be able to take a flexible approach: balancing independent work with teamwork, and remote working with time in the office with colleagues. You can get an insight into life at BKL here. We’re proud to be one of the few Certified B Corporations in the accountancy sector. In joining us, you’ll become part of a business that’s committed to balancing profit and purpose. Commitment to Information Security and Data Protection At BKL, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of information security and data protection through a comprehensive framework of policies and procedures. As part of this role, you will be expected to stay informed about these policies and ensure full compliance at all times. Adherence to our policies is critical, and failure to comply may result in disciplinary action in line with company procedures. Take your next step If this sounds like the role for you, we’d be delighted to discuss the career you could build at BKL. By applying, you consent to the processing of your personal data for recruitment purposes, in line with UK GDPR. Your information will be used securely, only for recruitment, and won’t be shared without your consent. For details, see our Privacy Policy - BKL