At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial strategy and provide insights to support key business decisions.
- Company: Prestigious service sector client in Burgess Hill, Sussex.
- Benefits: Flexible working pattern, competitive salary, and direct client payment.
- Other info: Opportunity for hands-on involvement with a dynamic finance team.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact on financial leadership and strategic direction.
- Qualifications: Strong financial control experience and excellent communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 59400 - 72600 £ per year.
FD Recruit are again working exclusively with a prestigious service sector client in Burgess Hill, Sussex, who are seeking an experienced fractional Group Finance Director on an ongoing basis (paid directly by the client) to provide financial leadership across the Group.
The successful candidate will combine strong financial control with practical commercial judgement, providing the CEO, SLT and Board with clear, timely information and advice to support better decisions.
A central requirement is to improve the quality and usefulness of management information across the business, with visibility from Group level down to region and branch.
The postholder will also lead cashflow management and forecasting, advise on savings and restructuring, and contribute directly to strategic direction and major commercial decisions.
Specific roles and duties: Lead the Group finance function, while remaining sufficiently hands-on to understand the detail, ensuring accurate accounting, strong controls, effective month-end disciplines and reliable financial systems.
Own monthly management accounts and Board reporting, including P multi-site service experience is particularly relevant.
Strong track record across management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, cashflow, statutory reporting, audit and financial control.
Demonstrable experience producing Board-level MI and translating financial performance into practical recommendations for non-financial leaders.
Experience of cost reduction, restructuring, operational efficiency or business transformation.
Commercially astute, calm and credible, with high integrity and the confidence to challenge constructively.
Clear communicator with strong systems and data capability, including advanced Excel skills.
Exposure to software, Saa S or recurring-revenue businesses would be advantageous, as would experience of acquisitions, integrations or refinancing.
This is a fractional appointment of approximately three days per week.
The role will be principally based at the Burgess Hill administrative office, with flexibility around the precise working pattern and location by agreement.
Attendance at SLT and Board meetings is required, together with occasional visits to regional, branch locations where useful.
The salary banding advertised is a guideline, the remuneration offered will be commensurate upon experience TPBN1_UKTJ
Fractional Group Finance Director employer: FD Recruit
As a leading B2B distributor of high-quality outdoor and leisure products, our company offers an exceptional work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation. We prioritise employee growth through continuous professional development opportunities and a supportive culture that values each team member's contributions. Located in a vibrant area, we provide unique advantages such as flexible working arrangements and a strong commitment to work-life balance, making us an attractive employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
