Fractional FD

Your new companyThis 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 roleYou'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 clientsOverseeing management accounts, forecasting, budgeting and financial reportingActing as a trusted advisor, attending regular client meetings to review performance and growthEnsuring compliance across statutory reporting, VAT and UK accounting standardsIdentifying financial risks and implementing appropriate controlsCoaching 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 succeedFully 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 functionA strong track record advising UK SMEs across a range of sectorsCommercial mindset with the confidence to challenge and influence clientsProven people leadership experience in a results-driven environmentClear communication skills - able to explain financial insight without over-complicationWhat you'll get in returnSalary circa £60,000-£75,000 depending on experienceA newly created, progressive role with genuine scope to shape your remitInformal, adult environment - judged on output, not presenteeismCentral Guildford location with flexible working patterns consideredA firm that is growing and investing, not standing stillWhat you need to do nowWhat you need to do nowIf you'd like a discreet conversation to understand the firm, culture and longer-term opportunity, apply now or get in touch for more details.Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.ukTPBN1_UKTJ