CFO - Fractional (3 days)

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Our innovative client are looking for a dynamic and entrepreneurial fractional CFO to join the leadership of their agricultural technology company. This role presents a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the financial strategy of a forward-thinking company.

The perfect candidate is a bright, agile, intellectual self-starter who enjoys problem solving and working collaboratively and proactively. You will lead FP&A, cashflow management and general management functions and be heavily involved in fundraising activities.

Financial Strategy:

• Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with the company\’s goals, including cashflow management and capital structure decisions.
• Build a streamlined suite of high impact KPIs to provide insights and recommendations to the CEO for informed decision-making

Financial Planning and Analysis:

• Be hands on in the preparation of financial models for upcoming fundraising
• Oversee broader business budgeting and forecasting
• Analyse financial data and present actionable recommendations

Cashflow Management:

• Implement best practice cash flow management tools, appropriate to a Seed-stage company, to maximise cash runway by providing real time actionable insights

Leadership and Team Management:

• Lead the finance team, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Oversee human resources functions related to finance, including compensation and benefits.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Finance leadership – proven experience in a senior finance leadership role, developing high-performing teams.
• Analytical skills – strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, gained from working in either a Big 4 Advisory function, or FP&A function at a leading company
• At least 7 years post-qualified experience in a varied line finance role, ideally including high growth startup environments
• Experience in establishing new processes and procedures in very short time frames and clear track record of simplifying existing processes. Exposure to finance transformation projects or finance function build out is a plus.
• Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)

This role requires a talented and exceptionally capable CFO who has the drive, enthusiasm and motivation to support the ongoing development of our exciting, dynamic international business.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing, Management, and Finance

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