Portfolio cfo

FD Recruit is partnering a client to appoint a portfolio CFO for 1 or 2 days per week on site in Edinburgh over a 3 month initial engagement. Our client is arapidly growing technology and manufacturing business and we are seeking an experienced portfolio CFO to provide strategic financial leadership on a part-time consulting basis.
Working closely with the CEO, this role will guide the organisation through a critical growth phase by assessing the current finance function, currently two accountants and a financial controller, and shaping future capability. This would suit a Fractional or Interim Finance Director or CFO with a track record of supporting clients on a portfolio or interim basis. The engagement will require providing high-level financial insight to support informed decision-making.


The CFO will have the following responsibilities:

1. Act as a senior strategic advisor to the CEO, offering financial insight, scenario analysis, and commercial input on major decisions.
2. Assess growth plans and ensure financial strategy, tools, and reporting are aligned with evolving business needs.
3. Conduct a comprehensive review of the existing finance team, its structure, capability, and processes.
4. Identify gaps, resourcing needs, and opportunities for improved efficiency or automation.
5. Recommend and begin implementing improvements in reporting quality, workflows, controls, and systems usage.