Fractional Finance Director (Part Time)

Fractional Finance Director (Part-Time) 2-3 days per week | Primarily on-site in Crawley Day Rate: £1,000 - £1,500 (depending on experience) About the Business The business specialises in premium, bespoke internal door systems for high-end residential and commercial projects. Working with architects, contractors and interior designers, it combines design-led thinking with technical expertise to deliver tailored solutions—from concealed and sliding doors to steel and pivot systems. It takes a consultative, high-quality approach, offering detailed technical support at every stage and delivering a premium experience for its clients. As a growing and evolving organisation, the business is entering a new phase of organisational development and is looking to strengthen its financial leadership. The Opportunity The business is seeking an experienced Fractional Finance Director to support on a 2-3 days per week basis. This role is critical as the business continues to grow and evolve. You will provide strategic financial oversight, strengthen internal processes, and ensure the finance function is robust, scalable, and aligned to the company's ambitions. Given the nature of the business, this role would particularly suit an FD with experience in a project-based environment, ideally within construction, manufacturing, or a similar sector, where an understanding of project accounting, job costing, and margin control is essential. Key Responsibilities Provide strategic financial leadership to the Board and senior leadership team Oversee financial planning/modelling, forecasting, and budgeting processes particularly as this business is project based taking products to market and margins Improve and embed financial controls, governance, and reporting accuracy Review and enhance finance systems, processes, and efficiencies Support organisational change and growth initiatives, ensuring financial discipline Develop and mentor the finance team, ensuring appropriate structure, capability, and resourcing Deliver insightful MI and KPI reporting, particularly around project performance and profitability Manage cashflow, working capital, and risk effectively Strong knowledge of commercial contracts, taking the lead in negotiations where appropriate Partner with stakeholders across the business to drive commercial performance and project outcomes, reporting on all cost centres trackingRequirements Proven experience as a Finance Director or CFO, ideally in an SME or scaling business Strong experience in a project-based business, with a clear understanding of project accounting and financial control Background in construction, manufacturing, or a related environment would be highly advantageous Experience in fractional, part-time, or advisory FD roles preferred Demonstrable track record in process improvement and financial transformation Commercially astute, with the ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders Experience supporting growing or changing organisations Team player with ability to be agile in a small business with high energy Hands-on approach, comfortable operating at both strategic and operational levels Professionally qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Benefits Be part of an ambitious, design-led business with strong market positioning Play a key role in shaping the next phase of growth and organisational development Work with a collaborative and forward-thinking team Flexible, fractional engagement with genuine impact Competitive day rate of £1,000 - £1,500, reflecting the importance of the role 2-3 days per week (flexible) Fractional / consultancy basis Primarily on-site in Crawley, with limited flexibility for remote working where appropriate