Financial Director

Fractional Finance Director Salary upto £90,000 FTE (full time equivalent) 1/2 Days a week in the office (1 from home if required) 18-24 month period to start February/March 2026 Our client is a well respected established business who are seeking an experienced FD to work in their Nottingham office reporting to the board. You will have full accountable for the production of the financial statements for the group and the Finance Function.

You will be responsible for ensuring that financial information is accurate, reconciled and timely. The role is part time and therefore will lead and mentor the Group Financial Controller, who will collate the information and meet the deadlines set. The Fractional Finance Director will focus solely on ensuring the outputs of the finance function are accurate and timely, reporting the key documents to the Senior Leadership Team.

The role will line-manage and mentor the Group Financial Controller to lead the finance team and improve performance to meet the required standards of the function. The role will report to the SLT for the key reporting requirements of Management Accounts, budgets, variance analysis and cash flow forecasts. The role is envisaged to require 1-2 days per week, depending on the requirements of the outputs.

This will include 1 day on site to set a regular routine of deadlines for the Group Financial Controller and the Finance Function Team. Position in the Organisation
• Reports directly to the Group Managing Director.
• Operates through the line management of the Group Financial Controller.
• Provides feedback to the Group Performance Director to help improve finance processes and efficiencies.
• Supports the Senior Leadership Team by presenting accurate financial reports and analysis to enable effective decision making and financial review.

Key Responsibilities 1. Reporting and Governance
• Own monthly performance review process.
• Challenge and enhance management accounts.
• Implement reporting framework.
• Ensure strong financial controls, delegated authorities and disciplines.
2. Leadership
• Lead the team, through the Group Financial Controller.
• Coach and develop the Financial Controller.
• Set expectations, cadence and quality standards.
• Ensure the finance team deliver timely and accurate outcomes.
• Embed agreed finance processes, systems and documentation. 1 3. Outputs
• Monthly Management Accounts delivered on time.
• SLT monthly report and analysis of financial data.
• Weekly updating of Short/Medium-Term Cashflow Forecast.
• Budget and Forecast production, with associated variance analysis.
• Regular performance appraisal of the Group Financial Controller.
• Periodic review of Finance Processes. Role Lifecycle (18-24 Months)
• Embed a culture of accurate, timely reporting.
• Build an effective line management relationship and cadence with the Group Financial Controller.
• Assist in developing improved processes for the Finance Function.
• Develop the Group Financial Controller role and wider team to be more effective, allowing for the Group Performance Director Role to merge back into the Group Finance Director role. Skills & Experience Required
• Experienced FD / senior finance leader with relevant sector experience
• Relevant accounting qualifications to produce and interpret financial statements
• Ability to produce clear and concise commentary Personal Attributes
• Strong in finance reporting, forecasting, working capital and operational finance
• Able to coach mid-level finance leaders and elevate performance
• Comfortable with hands-on strategic support but not processing
• Exceptional communicator This is a great business to work for with an established supportive Finance Team /Management. The successful candidate will be a qualified Accountant ACA/ACCA or CIMA with a wealth of experience and knowledge. /Financial Controller/Financial Director/Head of Finance/FD/FC/NG1/NG2/NG3/NG4/Contract roles in Nottingham