Fractional Finance Director / CFO

About the role

We are a growing mid-market corporate finance house based in London & Amsterdam, advising and raising growth and transitional capital for exceptional, privately held businesses and funds. Transactions are typically in the £2–25m range, with upwards of £50m deployed into our clients each year.

Our industry areas of focus are:

• Digital Transformation
• Consumer
• Decarbonisation & advanced engineering

We are always looking for individuals to join the extended Ruffena team as fractional FDs or CFOs, supporting the firm’s portfolio clients both in the UK and in Europe. Many of the businesses we work with are founder-managed and often lack a dedicated, experienced strategic head of finance to help them navigate their next period of growth.

Typically, our fractional FDs or CFOs have specific sector expertise, a depth of experience in raising growth capital, and have helped pilot businesses through different stages of growth and exit. Beyond fundamental accountancy, the FDs we introduce to our clients possess strategic business capabilities and are experienced board operators.

No two fractional FD engagements are the same—some businesses may need intense support for a period of time followed by assistance with finding a replacement, while others may require a certain number of days per week or month for an extended period. We facilitate arrangements that work well for both parties, ensuring the business receives the right support and advice.

Responsibilities

• Financial & strategy development
• Financial modelling, budgeting & forecasting
• Financial analysis & reporting
• Cashflow management
• Risk analysis
• Financial governance
• Introducing new transactions to the Ruffena team where appropriate

Requirements

• Strong experience operating in senior financial roles
• Strong understanding of financial management, running, and building a finance team
• Leadership with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to convey complex ideas clearly and concisely
• Comfortable working in a relatively small team with a focus on results, interacting with senior management regularly
• Financial modelling & analysis expertise
• Experience investing in businesses or raising capital from investors—ideally for early-stage or growth-stage businesses
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• High level of integrity and professionalism
• Strong commercial acumen
• Experience working with start-ups or growth businesses
• Mergers & acquisitions or sales experience
• Financial transformation (people, process, systems)
• Business turnarounds
• Background in venture capital, private equity, investment banking, consulting, or senior management at an investor-backed business