This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned CFO or FD to make a significant impact on a rapidly growing technology and manufacturing business. As Portfolio CFO, you will work closely with the CEO to assess the current finance function and shape its future capabilities.
This role is ideal for a Fractional or Interim Finance Director or CFO with a proven track record of supporting clients on a portfolio or interim basis. The engagement requires providing high-level financial insight to support informed decision-making and guide the organisation through a critical growth phase.
Key Responsibilities
1Act as a senior strategic advisor to the CEO, offering financial insight and commercial input on major decisions.
2Assess growth plans and ensure financial strategy, tools, and reporting are aligned with evolving business needs.
3Conduct a comprehensive review of the existing finance team, its structure, capability, and processes.
4Identify gaps, resourcing needs, and opportunities for improved efficiency or automation.
5Recommend and implement improvements in reporting quality, workflows, controls, and systems usage.
6Mentor and support the accountants and financial controller to elevate overall team performance.
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Strengthen management reporting, including dashboarding, forecasting, and KPI alignment.
8Review financial controls and ensure they support a scaling organisation.
Requirements
Experienced CFO or FD with a proven track record in high-growth businesses.
Experience in larger revenue business is essential to bring best practice.
Experience in manufacturing or a product-related business.
Excellent analysis experience.
Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to act as a strategic partner to the leadership team and particularly the CEO.