The Client

Harmonic are delighted to be working with a family-run facilities services SME based in East London to find them a Fractional/Interim Finance Director for an initial project period of 2-3 weeks (could be full or part-time) followed by an on-going Fractional support (days per week tbc).

Currently with an annual revenue of 5m, they are looking to further establish themselves as a market leader in the area. Despite substantial recent growth, they still operate very much as a family-owned business and are looking for someone who understands the trials and tribulations of a business of this type.

The Role

Initially, our client requires an experienced finance professional to perform an MOT of the business' finances, taking a look at the cashflow forecast and current processes and assessing the financial health. Moving forward they need someone to develop a financial model and lay out blueprint for required changes to the business to ensure sustainability. The ideal situation would lead to the successful candidate taking on this longer project on a Fractional basis.

Responsibilities

• Perform an MOT on the business' finances.


• Review cashflow forecasting to ensure accuracy


• Identify and implement improvements to financial processes.


• Develop a financial model that is fit for purpose.


• Partner with the managing director and make strategic and commercial suggestions with financial backing.


• Support & upskill the current Finance Manager.

Essential Experience

• Qualified Accountant (ACA,ACCA, CIMA)


• Previous experience as a finance leader (FD, Head of Finance, or CFO).


• Prior experience professionalizing a finance function.


• Previous experience working within an SME with a revenue between 1m- 10m

Bonus Experience

• Experience within the facilities management, service, or construction industries.


• Prior experience working in a family-run business.

Day Rate: 700- 800 per day (Outside IR35)

Location: London (open to hybrid & onsite)

Start date: ASAP

Contract Length: initial 2-3 week contract, followed by ongoing Fractional.

Please feel free to get in touch with Ewan Fenley for more information ()

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At Harmonic, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and assure you that every candidate will be thoughtfully considered for the roles we represent, without regard to race, religion, gender expression, disability, or sexual orientation.

At Harmonic, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and assure you that every candidate will be thoughtfully considered for the roles we represent, without regard to race, religion, gender expression, disability, or sexual orientation.