Interim Chief Financial Officer

OverviewTrace | Expert Accountancy & Finance Recruitment presents a 6-month Interim CFO opportunity on a fractional basis. Role is on-site in Central London, requiring 3 days a week (Tuesday to Thursday). This is a hands-on position balancing strategic advisory responsibilities with day-to-day management, reporting to the CEO for the 6-month period. The company is a London-based, people-first consultancy with a culture of open communication, autonomy and trust.Position: Interim CFO (Fractional for 3 days a week, on-site, Central London, 6 months initially)Key ResponsibilitiesManage day-to-day financial operations across the Group, including accounting, reporting, payroll, and compliance for UK and US entities, ensuring timely and accurate financial records.Oversee external relationships with funders, banks, and tax agencies to maintain strong partnerships.Lead preparation and delivery of the Group’s annual audit, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and presenting clear, accurate financial statements to stakeholders.Implement and oversee internal controls that align with the company’s values-driven culture and ensure compliance with local, national, and international regulations.Provide regular financial reports and analyses for executive leadership, offering clear insights into financial health and performance.Mentor and manage a high-performing finance, operations and revenue operations team, fostering collaboration and forward-thinking aligned with the company’s culture.Partner with the wider company to develop financial literacy and shared ownership of financial and operational success.Strategic Financial LeadershipServe as a trusted advisor to the CEO, providing insight on financial planning, performance and risk management.Lead all aspects of financial planning and forecasting, establishing metrics to drive sound decisions.Foster a culture of accountability and transparency within the finance team and across the organisation.OperationsCollaborate with the Head of Operations to co-lead design and optimisation of scalable processes, infrastructure and systems supporting growth.Partner on initiatives to enhance project delivery, resource allocation, and operational performance.Revenue OperationsWork with the Revenue Operations Lead to optimise revenue forecasting, pricing strategies and margin realisation.Provide strategic input to improve revenue cycle management and align commercial strategy with financial goals.Support cross-functional initiatives to enhance business development processes and drive predictable, sustainable growth.Identify and mitigate financial, operational, and strategic risks to ensure resilience and continuity.Develop and implement risk management frameworks, policies, and processes aligned with regulatory requirements and best practices.Demonstrate flexibility in responding to incidents and crises, ensuring preparedness to adapt to unforeseen challenges.Skills & ExperienceExperienced Interim CFO with a background in senior financial leadership for SME professional services companies.Available to work on a fractional basis for 3 days a week (Tuesday to Thursday).Demonstrated ability to operate at both strategic and tactical levels.Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trust across all levels.Embodies and promotes a values-driven, people-first culture.Seniorities & EmploymentSeniority level: DirectorEmployment type: ContractJob function: Finance and Accounting/AuditingIndustries: Professional Services, Legal Services, and AccountingReferral notes indicate referrals can increase interview chances. You can get notified about new CFO roles in London Area, United Kingdom. #J-18808-Ljbffr