11th November, 2026Interim Fractional CFO - Consumer Interim Fractional CFO / Strategic Finance Advisor2 days per month1,000 per day ltdVC-Backed Consumer Goods / Challenger BrandImmediate StartThe Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Interim Fractional CFO to act as a senior strategic partner to a Founder and Finance Director for a fast-growing challenger consumer brand. You will bring commercial acumen and healthy challenge required to help scale the business into a major market player. In this role, you will help improve the quality of financial decision-making, optimise capital allocation, and meticulously prepare the business for future institutional fundraising and an ultimate strategic exit.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership & ScaleStrategic Foundations: Establish the financial framework required to transition from an emerging challenger to a scaled consumer businessCorporate Strategy: Lead long-term financial planning, scenario modelling, and corporate development.Fundraising & Exit ReadinessSeries B Preparation: Shape future fundraising strategies, ensuring the business is operationally and financially ready for a Series B roundExit Planning: Map out long-term strategic exit options and optimise the business structure to maximise valuation.Investor Relations: Manage communication with current institutional investors Mentorship & Team DevelopmentExecutive Coaching: Mentor and support the Finance Director, ensuring the internal finance and operations functions elevate as the business expands.Skills & Experience RequiredDirect experience scaling the finance function within a high-growth consumer business.Proven ability to navigate relationships between Founders, the Senior Leadership Team, the Board, and institutional investors.Demonstrated success in leading fundraising rounds.Exceptional communication skills with a passionate, coaching-led approach to developing internal finance talent.Deep experience operating at board level as a non-executive director or CFO.
Fractional CFO employer: Trace Recruitment
As a rapidly scaling fin-tech and payments platform based in the heart of the City of London, we offer an exceptional opportunity for our Finance Director to not only lead financial strategy but also to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a market-leading business. Our dynamic work culture fosters innovation and collaboration, while our commitment to employee growth ensures that you will have the resources and support needed to advance your career towards a CFO position. With competitive compensation, including bonuses and equity, and the chance to work closely with the CEO and Board, this is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a thriving industry.
