Fractional CFO

I am currently supporting an ambitious owner-managed business looking to appoint a Fractional CFO/Part time Finance Director to work closely with the Owner and help scale the organisation. My client is seeking an experienced CFO/FD who can work closely with him, bringing structure, insight and commercial clarity to a growing SME. He would like to work closely with an individual who can support his vision, bring financial clarity and challenge him to deliver. Role: - Support, advise, challenge the owner - Improve margins and deliver cost savings - Improve financial controls, reporting, and decision-making - Drive budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management - Provide commercial insight to support growth and profitability My client is seeking a candidate with knowledge within retail or distribution. He is looking for a candidate with a proven track record of scaling a business and ideally delivered an exit. He would like to work closely with strong CFO with a commercial mindset, the ability to keep things practical and comfortable being hands-on while operating at a strategic level.