Fractional Financial Controller (Contract) – West London

2–3 Days Per Week | On-Site | Financial Reporting | Budgeting | Forecasting | Board Reporting

Contract: Fractional Contract (2–3 Days Per Week)
Location: West London (On-Site)
Day Rate: Competitive (DOE)

Join a growing Consultancy / Technology company experiencing exponential growth.

We’re recruiting for an experienced Fractional Financial Controller to support a rapidly growing technology business developing innovative solutions for the UK Defence and Security sectors.

Working closely with the CEO and Senior Management Team, you’ll play a key role in strengthening the company’s financial controls, reporting and forecasting capabilities as it continues through an exciting period of growth.

Whilst the role carries a CFO title internally, this is predominantly a hands-on Financial Controller position. We’re looking for someone who enjoys taking ownership of the finance function, producing accurate financial reporting and helping to build robust financial processes that can support a scaling business.

The Role

You’ll take ownership of the company’s financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, becoming a trusted advisor to the leadership team whilst ensuring the business has the financial insight needed to support commercial decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the production of monthly management accounts
• Prepare annual budgets and maintain rolling forecasts
• Produce and maintain five-year financial forecasts and financial models
• Prepare monthly financial board packs and management reports
• Monitor cash flow and oversee day-to-day financial performance
• Develop and improve financial processes, controls and procedures
• Produce project costings and monitor project profitability
• Support commercial pricing and contract reporting
• Manage relationships with external accountants and service providers
• Ensure compliance with taxation and regulatory requirements
• Support fundraising activities and financial planning where required

Essential Skills

• Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA, ICAEW or equivalent)
• Previous experience as a Financial Controller or Fractional Finance Lead
• Strong experience producing monthly management accounts
• Budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning
• Financial modelling experience
• Experience preparing board packs and management reports
• Strong understanding of VAT, PAYE, Corporation Tax and statutory reporting
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience improving finance processes within an SME environment

Nice to Have

• Defence, Technology or Engineering sector experience
• Project accounting experience
• Experience supporting high-growth businesses
• Fundraising or investment experience
• Experience managing long-term commercial contracts

Why Apply?

• Flexible 2–3 day per week contract
• Opportunity to shape the finance function of a growing technology business
• Work directly alongside an experienced Senior Leadership Team
• Broad, commercially focused role with genuine influence
• Long-term growth potential as the business continues to expand

To Be Considered…

Please either apply by clicking online or emailing your CV to [email removed].

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KEY SKILLS: Financial Controller / Fractional Financial Controller / Management Accountant / Chartered Accountant / ACA / ACCA / ICAEW / Budgeting / Forecasting / Financial Modelling / Board Reporting / SME Finance / Project Accounting /