Fractional FD

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.
Key elements include:

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 (both in‑house and outsourced)
Collaborating with tax, audit and payroll colleagues to provide joined‑up adviceWhat you'll need to succeed

Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
Experience operating at Senior Manager level (or strong Manager ready to step up) within an outsourcing / business services function
A strong track record advising UK SMEs across a range of sectors
Commercial mindset with the confidence to challenge and influence clients
Proven people leadership experience in a results‑driven environment
Clear communication skills - able to explain financial insight without over‑complicationWhat you'll get in return

Salary circa £60,000-£75,000 depending on experience
A newly created, progressive role with genuine scope to shape your remit
Informal, adult environment - judged on output, not presenteeism
Central Guildford location with flexible working patterns considered
A firm that is growing and investing, not standing stillWhat you need to do now
What you need to do now
If you'd like a discreet conversation to understand the firm, culture and longer-term opportunity, apply now or get in touch for more details.

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