Fractional CFO in Bristol

Acuity Associates is seeking experienced CFOs and senior finance leaders interested in fractional or interim opportunities with our diverse portfolio of SMEs across a wide range of industries. Our clients operate in fast-moving and evolving environments where strategic financial leadership is critical to navigating growth, change, or key commercial milestones.

We partner with organisations undergoing scale, transformation, operational restructuring, or capital events, providing high-impact financial expertise to strengthen capability, improve governance, and support long-term value creation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial leadership to support growth, transformation, or capital events.
• Conduct a Financial Infrastructure Diagnostic Audit (FIDA) to identify and prioritise areas for improvement.
• Develop and implement clear roadmaps for financial enhancement and governance maturity.
• Advise on funding strategy, financial modelling, and readiness for major commercial milestones (e.g., investment, exit, or IPO).
• Partner closely with senior leadership to build financial capability and deliver sustainable value.

Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience as a CFO or senior finance executive within dynamic, scaling, or change-driven organisations.
• Experience in fundraising, transformation programmes, or preparation for key capital events.
• Strong commercial and strategic acumen, with hands‑on operational capability.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to mentor and uplift finance teams.

Application Process

All applicants will be required to complete The Acuity Measure™ assignment as part of the recruitment process to assess capability for upcoming roles.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Acuity Associates and our clients are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering inclusive environments where individuals of all backgrounds can thrive. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Acuity Associates is an executive search partner, trusted by privately owned and investor-backed businesses to appoint high-impact finance and executive leaders. We specialise in roles that drive value creation, transformation, and long-term growth.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Finance

Location

Bristol, England, United Kingdom