SJC Partners
Fractional CFO
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SJC Partners are recruiting on behalf of The Fractional CFO Group for an experienced Part-Time/ Fractional CFO to support an innovative, venture-backed manufacturing and technology business based in Cambridgeshire.
This is an opportunity to work with a fast-growing organisation, supporting the leadership team as the business scales operations and prepares for future investment. We're looking for a commercially focused finance leader who combines strategic thinking with a hands-on approach and has experience supporting growing SMEs or high-growth businesses.
The Role
Working closely with the senior leadership team, you'll help strengthen the finance function, improve cash flow management and provide strategic guidance across financial planning, tax, investment, fundraising and operational performance.
With a significant proportion of purchasing from international suppliers, you'll also play a key role in developing a practical foreign exchange strategy to minimise currency risk and protect margins.
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead cash flow forecasting and working capital management.
- Develop tax planning and capital investment strategies, maximising available UK tax reliefs and allowances.
- Manage foreign exchange exposure, including budgeting, hedging strategies and currency risk management.
- Analyse gross margins and identify opportunities for improved profitability.
- Support inventory purchasing, stock planning and cash optimisation within a manufacturing environment.
- Produce investor-ready financial models, forecasts and board reporting.
- Review management accounts and strengthen financial controls and reporting processes.
- Support fundraising activities, financial due diligence and investor reporting.
About You
- Previous experience as a Finance Director, CFO or Fractional CFO within a growing SME or venture-backed business.
- Strong experience within manufacturing, engineering, hardware or another inventory-intensive sector.
- Commercial acumen with the ability to balance strategic planning and operational delivery.
- Experience supporting fundraising, investment rounds and board reporting.
- Knowledge of UK corporation tax, capital allowances and tax-efficient business planning.
- Experience managing foreign exchange exposure and international supplier payments.
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What's on Offer
- Flexible, part-time engagement (approximately one day per week initially, increasing to two).
- Initial three-month contract with scope to extend.
- Opportunity to work with an ambitious, high-growth manufacturing business at an exciting stage of its journey.
- Influence strategic decision-making and help shape the company's next phase of growth.
If you're an experienced Fractional CFO of Finance Director with a background in manufacturing or inventory-based businesses and enjoy helping ambitious companies scale sustainably, we'd love to hear from you.
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