Fractional Finance Director

Provide Strategic and Hands‑On Finance Leadership to a Growing Construction Business. Our client is a growing construction SME entering an important phase of development and professionalisation. To support this next stage, the business is seeking an experienced Fractional Finance Director to provide both hands‑on financial leadership in the short term and strategic capability‑building over time. Working two days per week, this role offers the opportunity to make an immediate operational impact while shaping a sustainable in‑house finance function for the future.

The Fractional Finance Director will act as a trusted adviser to the Managing Director and leadership team, while also rolling up their sleeves to ensure the finance function operates effectively day to day.

• Partnering with the Managing Director and senior team on strategy, growth, and commercial decision‑making
• Taking a hands‑on role in budgeting, forecasting, and producing full management and statutory accounts in the short term
• Improving cash flow visibility, working capital management, and financial control
• Supporting project profitability analysis, margin control, and contract performance
• Strengthening financial reporting and insight to support informed decision‑making
• Reviewing and improving finance processes, systems, and controls
• Developing, mentoring, and upskilling a small finance team to service all financial requirements internally
• Creating a clear roadmap to transition responsibilities from hands‑on delivery to team‑led execution
• Acting as a sounding board to the leadership team during periods of growth and change

• This role would suit an experienced finance leader who is comfortable operating both strategically and operationally within an SME environment.
• Senior‑level finance leadership experience and working within SME (Finance Director / CFO level)
• Fully Qualified Accountant - ACA, ACCA or CIMA
• A strong hands‑on background in budgeting, cash flow, and full accounts production
• Experience building, developing, or stabilising small finance teams
• Commercial acumen, ideally within construction or project‑based businesses
• Confidence to challenge and influence at board or owner level
• A pragmatic, flexible approach with the ability to add value quickly

• Flexible two days per week commitment
• Opportunity to make an immediate, visible impact
• Blend of hands‑on delivery and strategic leadership
• Chance to build a capable in‑house finance function
• Ideal for portfolio professionals or experienced FDs