Fractional FD

This exciting opportunity for a Fractional FD in the construction industry requires a highly-skilled professional to oversee financial operations and strategy. The role is based in Manchester and is suited for someone with a strong background in hands-on financial leadership and management.

Client Details

Our client is a family-owned SME in the construction industry with a rich history. They are committed to delivering high-quality services, as well as innovation and continuous improvement - truly differentiating themselves within the sector.

Description

• Develop and implement the company's financial strategy in line with business and growth objectives, acting as key adviser to board.
• Present all relevant financial data in a concise monthly financial pack that gives immediate clarity on cash, forward risk, margin health and decision priorities.
• Take full ownership of rolling cash flow forecasting; highlighting trends and risks early whilst providing robust scenario planning for all eventualities.
• Alongside MD, lead on banking relationships, facilities, funding, refinancing requirements ensuring all reporting complies with bank lending requirements.
• Ongoing analysis and commentary of sales pipeline in relation to impact on cashflow, operating costs and credit limits.
• Ensure all financial forecasting is realistic and is constantly challenged and tested for accuracy.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting and statutory compliance providing insight and guidance to the board on all related matters.
• Oversee management of finance team ensuring work priorities are clear and adhered to.
• Future proofing the finance function and the people within it for continued growth.

Profile

Applicants for this Fractional FD role should have:

• Strong background in a finance leadership role, ideally withing an SME and in the construction industry.
• Proven experience of building credibility with banks, auditors and senior leadership teams.
• Strong working knowledge of construction specific finance processes (CIS, job costing, retentions, labour related costs, WIP, credit control).
• Hands-on experience of managing and producing all financial reporting and associated management accounts, budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy with excellent analytical skills to identify trends and cause and effect and able to explain the financial situation/narrative.
• Confident and high level communication skills to enable you to manage conflict and difficult situations with creditors and suppliers.
• Ability to explain financial matters to relevant financial organisations, leaders and to non-financial colleagues.

This is a 2-3 day a week role for the medium- to long-term and the preference is for candidates for whom this will either be their exclusive assignment, or one of only two or three.

Job Offer

• Competitive day rate.
• Genuine opportunity to make a sizeable contribution to the direction of a family-owned business full of purpose.