Chief Financial Officer

Are you a seasoned CFO who loves variety and thrives under pressure Do you want to work with ambitious SMEs and PE-backed businesses shaping strategy and driving growth

Our Business Services & Outsourcing (BSO) team is growing and were looking for a Part time 3-4 day a week Fractional CFO to join us on this exciting journey.

Youll dive into a diverse range of responsibilities including:

• Lead and manage a portfolio of fractional CFO engagements across multiple clients.
• Act as the senior finance voice partnering with founders boards lenders and investors.
• Drive transaction readiness by tightening reporting governance and management information.
• Provide strategic finance support: budgeting forecasting cash flow funding strategy and M&A.
• Build strong commercial relationships and identify opportunities for Cooper Parry to add value.

• Scale advisory capability and support expansion into new markets
• Drive improved financial performance cash flow and liquidity
• Embedded strategic finance leader across a portfolio of clients in the South of England
• Market development & practice growth (South of England)
• Risk management & governance frameworks

At Cooper Parry were in it together. All we ask of our people is that they play all in. Youll continuously strive to keep learning whether youre a trainee or a Partner and youll be brave stepping out of your comfort zone to tackle new challenges. Above all be nice. A simple notion but an irreplaceable part of what makes CP CP.

Youre commercially sharp highly organised and ready to juggle multiple clients without breaking a sweat. You can parachute into new businesses build instant credibility and guide boards through complex decisions.

In addition to those core values as a Fractional CFO you should:

• 10 years operating at CFO level across multiple organisations.
• Proven experience with PE-backed or high-change environments.
• Track record in debt/equity funding M&A and strategic planning. Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
• Demonstrable track record of cash improvement forecasting accuracy and finance transformation
• Strong Excel/Power BI; ERP exposure (e.g. NetSuite Sage Xero)
• Availability for 34 days per week across the South region

Weve been dubbed the rebels of accountancy. Were straight-talking. Never afraid to share our opinions. We put people and relationships before products and services and deliver a streamlined client-focused service free from unnecessary red tape.

Check out our recent achievements:

• Best CompaniesNo.1 Accountancy Firm & No.30 Best Large Companyto Work For in the UK
• BecameB CorpCertifiedin 2023 and were still the UKs largest accountancy B Corp measuring and improving our impact beyond business for a brighter tomorrow
• Achieved 5 awards at theInspiring Workplace Awardsin 2025: winner in the Large Business category and best in class for inspiring People & Culture Wellbeing Inclusion and Employee Experience

Whats in it for you

Our people are the beating heart of our culture. We know that if you love working here and youre given the trust and autonomy to work in a way that best suits you youll produce amazing results.

Thats why we offer things like:

• A flexible approach to work - balancing working from home in office or with clients
• A generous holiday entitlement
• An enhanced parental leave policy
• An enhanced pension scheme
• No dress code just wear something!
• A multi-award-winning wellbeing offering to support your physical mental spiritual and financial health
• Volunteering opportunities to work closer with local communities and charities
• Cooper Parry social/sports clubs

Feeling supported and welcomed is such a big part of bringing your whole self to work. As an equal opportunities employer well work with you to ensure you have everything you need to develop your skills and achieve your best.

Get in touch if you have any questions about our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion or about accessibility/accommodations during your application process.

For the attention of agencies - unsolicited CVs will not be honoured. We will only accept CV submissions for roles briefed to you by our Talent Acquisition team.

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