Fractional CFO

I am currently supporting a Midlands based, privately owned B2B, services and contracting group to Recruit a Fractional CFO on a 3 day a week basis. My client successfully delivers a wide portfolio of projects and are well established in their market.

The business is entering a critical phase of change and value creation and is seeking an experienced Interim Fractional CFO to provide high level support to the board and hands-on leadership across finance, commercial control and strategic delivery.

This role is suited to a seasoned CFO, with extensive experience in the Construction sector and is comfortable operating at pace in complex, project-driven environments.

Key Responsibilities
• Take full ownership of the finance function, leading a capable team
• Provide clear, robust financial leadership to the Board and senior management
• Strengthen cashflow management, forecasting and working capital control
• Lead budgeting, reforecasting and project margin analysis across live contracts
• Improve visibility and governance around WIP, cost-to-complete and profitability
• Support commercial teams on contract performance, risk and claims management
• Review and enhance financial controls, reporting and decision-making processes
• Act as a trusted partner to shareholders, lenders and external advisors
• Support strategic initiatives including growth and future plans

Candidate Profile
• Proven Interim CFO / FD with experience in contracting or engineering-led businesses
• Strong understanding of project accounting, WIP, cash and margin control
• Comfortable in fast-moving, operationally complex environments
• Experience working with owner-managed, investor-backed or Board-led businesses
• Available immediately or at short notice

If you are an experienced and strategic interim finance leader who enjoys bringing structure, clarity and commercial discipline into project-based businesses, this assignment offers genuine impact and visibility.