- Company Name
- W Talent
- Job Title
- Chief Financial Officer
- Job Description
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Job title: Fractional Chief Financial Officer
Role Summary: Provide senior financial leadership on a part‑time basis to a scaling legal‑tech company, translating strategy into robust financial plans, building advanced models, and preparing the business for a major financial event while establishing scalable finance processes and governance.
Expactations: Demonstrate proven CFO experience in an SME/technology context, lead critical financial modeling, ensure accurate forecasting, oversee event preparation, strengthen controls, and communicate complex financial insights effectively to founders, investors, and staff.
Key Responsibilities:
• Partner with the CEO and leadership team to align business strategy with financial plans and forecasts.
• Construct and maintain multi‑year models, cash‑flow projections, and scenario analyses for valuation, fundraising, and investor discussions.
• Lead financial preparation for a key event (fundraise, acquisition, or exit), create investor‑ready materials, and manage relationships with advisors.
• Design, implement, and refine scalable finance processes, budgeting frameworks, and reporting systems.
• Strengthen financial controls, ensure statutory and tax compliance, and establish governance suitable for a scaling tech business.
• Coordinate with internal finance staff, external accountants, and bookkeepers; educate non‑financial stakeholders on best practices.
• Communicate financial matters clearly to all stakeholders, supporting board‑level reporting and investor relations.
Required Skills:
• Advanced financial modeling and forecasting.
• Strategic financial planning and partnership.
• Experience leading or supporting fundraising, M&A, or exit events.
• Process design, governance, and control implementation.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance (statutory, tax, and reporting).
• Strong stakeholder and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, founder‑led environment.
Required Education & Certifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA or higher preferred).
• Professional certification such as CPA, CMA, or equivalent highly desirable.
Manchester, United kingdom
On site
Senior
22-12-2025