Part Time CFO/Financial Controller

Part Time CFO/Financial Controller

Posted 1 day ago by 1756803554

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£70,000 Per year
Undetermined
Remote
Birmingham, West Midlands, England
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Associate Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA) Balance Sheet Budgeting Cash Flows Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) Finance Financial Controls Financial Systems Forecasting Income Statement Input/Output Management Stakeholder Management Strategic Decision-Making

Summary: The role of Part-Time CFO / Financial Controller involves overseeing the finance function of a growing AIM-listed company, with responsibilities including the transition of accounts in-house and the implementation of financial processes. The position requires strong commercial acumen and strategic insight, working closely with the CEO and Board. The successful candidate will manage financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting while ensuring compliance and accuracy. This part-time role offers flexibility and the opportunity to influence high-level decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Take ownership of the finance function, bringing accounts fully in-house.
  • Develop and deliver timely management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and board reports.
  • Work with the CEO and Board to provide financial insight, analysis, and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
  • Implement financial controls, processes, and reporting systems to ensure accuracy and compliance.
  • Manage cashflow, balance sheet, and P&L reporting.
  • Liaise with auditors, tax advisors, and external stakeholders as required.
  • Provide commercial input to support business growth initiatives and operational improvements.

Key Skills:

  • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with demonstrable experience in a similar role.
  • Previous experience working within an AIM-listed business is ideal.
  • Proven track record of setting up and managing financial systems and processes, preferably in an SME company.
  • Strong commercial acumen and ability to provide meaningful financial insights to senior leadership.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to work closely with the CEO, Board, and external stakeholders.
  • Flexible and proactive approach, comfortable working both strategically and hands-on.
  • Willingness to travel regularly between Woking and York.

Salary (Rate): £100,000 per year

City: Birmingham

Country: England

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

Job Title: Part-Time CFO / Financial Controller

Location: Home-based with regular travel between Woking and York

Working Pattern: 2-3 days per week (flexible)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded CFO / Financial Controller to join the team on a part-time basis. Reporting directly to the CEO and working closely with the Board, this role will be instrumental in strengthening the financial capabilities as the business continues to grow.

The successful candidate will lead the transition of the accounts function in-house, implement robust financial processes, and establish clear management reporting, budgeting, and forecasting. This is a high-impact role suited to someone with strong commercial acumen and the ability to operate strategically as well as hands-on.

Key Responsibilities

Take ownership of the finance function, bringing accounts fully in-house.

Develop and deliver timely management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and board reports.

Work with the CEO and Board to provide financial insight, analysis, and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.

Implement financial controls, processes, and reporting systems to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Manage cashflow, balance sheet, and P&L reporting.

Liaise with auditors, tax advisors, and external stakeholders as required.

Provide commercial input to support business growth initiatives and operational improvements.

Key Requirements

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with demonstrable experience in a similar role.

Previous experience working within an AIM-listed business is ideal.

Proven track record of setting up and managing financial systems and processes. Preferrably in an SME company.

Strong commercial acumen and ability to provide meaningful financial insights to senior leadership.

Excellent communication skills with the ability to work closely with the CEO, Board, and external stakeholders.

Flexible and proactive approach, comfortable working both strategically and hands-on.

Willingness to travel regularly between Woking and York.

What's on offer

Flexible, part-time working arrangement (2-3 days per week).

Home-based role with business travel.

Opportunity to play a key role in shaping the finance function of a dynamic and growing AIM-listed company.

Direct exposure to the CEO and Board with the ability to influence decision-making at the highest level.

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