At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial strategies for SMEs, providing hands-on support and advisory.
- Company: A progressive accountancy firm with a focus on growth and innovation.
- Benefits: Flexible working, modern office environment, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team that values collaboration and personal growth.
- Why this job: Shape the future of finance for diverse businesses while making impactful decisions.
- Qualifications: Experience in finance leadership and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Your new company: This is a newly created role within a growing, progressive accountancy firm that is investing heavily in its outsourced finance and advisory offering. The firm supports a broad SME client base and operates with an informal, commercially minded culture - grown-ups doing proper work without unnecessary hierarchy. Centrally located offices, modern working practices, and a leadership team that genuinely wants this hire to shape and grow the service, not just inherit it.
Your new role: You'll take a senior position within the outsourced finance function, providing strategic financial leadership to owner-managed businesses and SMEs acting as their Fractional Financial Controller/Director. The role blends hands-on client delivery with higher-level advisory and team leadership. You'll be trusted to work directly with business owners, senior management teams and boards, helping clients make better decisions through clear insight, not jargon.
- Leading outsourced finance relationships for a portfolio of SME clients
- Overseeing management accounts, forecasting, budgeting and financial reporting
- Acting as a trusted advisor, attending regular client meetings to review performance and growth
- Ensuring compliance across statutory reporting, VAT and UK accounting standards
- Identifying financial risks and implementing appropriate controls
- Coaching and developing finance teams
Fractional FD in Surrey employer: Hays
This progressive accountancy firm offers an exceptional work environment for its employees, characterised by a supportive and informal culture that values initiative and collaboration. With a focus on professional growth, the firm provides ample opportunities for career development while working closely with a diverse portfolio of SMEs. Located in a central area, employees benefit from modern working practices and a leadership team dedicated to empowering staff to shape and enhance their services.
