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An investor-backed (family office) buy-and-build group operating in the services sector. The group currently comprises two trading businesses, with under 100 employees and sub-£10m turnover. Having completed initial acquisitions, the business is now focused on integration and organic growth, with a clear ambition to continue building out the platform over time. This is an opportunity to support a hands-on Managing Director and leadership team in shaping a scalable and effective finance function. This is a high-impact fractional role, ideal for a commercially minded CFO who enjoys working in SME environments and driving tangible improvements in finance operations. A strong opportunity for an experienced fractional CFO to add immediate value within a growing, investor-backed platform at a key stage of its development.
Job Responsibility:
Own and enhance the monthly management accounting process, delivering accurate and insightful reporting
Develop and maintain a robust 3-month rolling cashflow forecast for the group
Conduct a full diagnostic review of the finance function across both sites
Design and implement an improved finance structure aligned to business needs
Drive process improvements, including systems, automation, and reporting efficiency
Provide financial insight and support to the Managing Director to aid decision-making
Support ongoing integration of the group’s operating businesses
Requirements:
Proven experience in PE-backed buy-and-build environments, ideally within business services
Strong M&A and post-acquisition integration experience (preferred)
Excellent technical skills, particularly in financial modelling and forecasting
Experience implementing systems, improving processes, and leveraging automation/AI
Background working within SME businesses (sub-£20m turnover)
Hands-on and pragmatic approach, comfortable operating at both strategic and operational levels