Fractional Financial Director in London

A well-established manufacturing business with steady growth is seeking an experienced Fractional Finance Director in a newly created role. You will provide senior financial leadership during a critical period of development.

You will work with the founders of the business and oversee the current finance team. The focus will be on improving management information, establishing FP&A, and reviewing the current processes, systems, and controls. You will drive meaningful change and provide short and long-term recommendations.

The role is primarily on-site in West London, so you must be based locally or within a reasonable commuting distance. Parking is available.

This position is for you if you have worked in a senior finance role within SME Manufacturing. You will need to be a hands-on leader who takes a simple, collaborative, and outcome-driven approach.

• Lead and support the finance function providing constructive challenge alongside commercial insight.
• Strengthen financial governance, controls, and reporting discipline.
• Assess current finance systems and processes.
• Implement simple, robust processes to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Ensure costing models and product margins are accurate and UK GAAP compliant.
• Deliver high-quality financial reporting to the Board.
• Develop clear KPIs and performance dashboards.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and scenario planning.
• Position finance as a proactive partner to operations and commercial teams.

• Qualified Finance Director-level experience within a manufacturing environment (essential requirement).
• Seeking a Fractional and interim role.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing finance, including costing, stock control, and margin analysis.
• Proven experience operating in factory-based/operational settings, working closely with on-site teams.
• Ability to rapidly assess systems, identify weaknesses, and implement improvements.
• Hands-on, practical approach with the ability to deliver change on-site.
• Strong commercial acumen, including business planning, forecasting, and performance analysis.

This is a great opportunity to make a tangible impact in a growing manufacturing business. It's a visible role working closely with senior leadership to scope and shape the finance function.