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Associate Director | Senior Finance - Interim
Fractional CFO
North West England (2/3 days p/week) - hybrid
Day rate - DOE
We are delighted to be supporting a fast-growing, mid-market professional services firm in their search for a seasoned Fractional CFO. This is a high-impact role ideal for a finance executive with a strong background in private equity-backed environments and a passion for driving growth, operational excellence, and long-term value creation. As a key member of the leadership team, you will shape financial strategy, enhance governance, and support business expansion through disciplined financial planning, capital structuring, and performance optimisation.
Key Responsibilities
* Collaborate with senior leadership to craft and implement a financial roadmap that aligns with the company’s long-term vision and growth ambitions.
* Evaluate and advise on strategic initiatives, including expansion opportunities, investment priorities, and financial structuring.
* Act as a trusted advisor to private equity stakeholders, ensuring transparency, alignment, and readiness for future exit scenarios.
* Lead the preparation and delivery of high-impact financial reports and performance insights tailored to investor expectations.
* Strengthen the capabilities of the finance team by mentoring key leaders and fostering a culture of strategic thinking and accountability.
* Play a central role in evaluating acquisition targets, ensuring financial compatibility and strategic fit.
* Oversee the integration of newly acquired businesses, ensuring financial systems, reporting, and controls are aligned with group standards.
* Identify and mitigate financial risks, ensuring the business remains agile, compliant, and resilient.
* Ensure robust financial governance, including adherence to regulatory requirements, tax obligations, and internal controls.
* Provide forward-thinking financial counsel to support operational decisions and long-term planning across the organisation.
Qualifications and experience:
* A strong track record in senior financial leadership roles such as CFO, Finance Director, or Fractional CFO, ideally within professional services or fast-paced, high-growth environments.
* Proven success working within private equity-backed businesses, with experience spanning multiple investment cycles.
* Deep understanding of financial strategy, capital structuring, and operational finance, with the ability to drive sustainable growth.
* Demonstrable experience in mergers and acquisitions, including both advisory and post-deal integration.
* Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
Applicant should be available 2-3 days a week and prepared to be on site at least 1 of those days
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
* Employment type
Other
Job function
* Job function
Accounting/Auditing, Strategy/Planning, and Finance
* Industries
Professional Services, Financial Services, and Accounting
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