About FD Capital
Founded in 2018, FD Capital is a leading boutique recruiter specialising in Fractional, interim, and full-time CFOs, Finance Directors (FDs), and senior finance executives, particularly for SMEs, start-ups, scale-ups, and PE-backed businesses
We cover London, the South East, and the West Midlands, and are expanding our national footprint . Our team combines hands-on financial leadership experience with expert recruitment know-how.
Role Overview
You’ll be a key driver in sourcing, engaging, and placing Fractional Finance Directors and CFOs—high-calibre, strategic finance professionals working flexibly—in the Midlands region. Based in Cannock, you’ll be on-site two days per week, collaborating closely with our London and Shropshire teams to support regional growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Head-hunt fractional senior finance candidates—including CFOs, FDs, and Heads of Finance—for part-time or project-based assignments.
- Use your local network and proactive sourcing (LinkedIn, referrals, events) to build a talent pool of board-ready finance leaders.
- Screen and assess candidates for strategic, operational, and financial leadership fit.
- Coordinate with FD Capital’s London-based consultants on briefs, progress updates, and candidate shortlists.
- Promote FD Capital’s fractional model and value proposition: cost-effective, flexible senior leadership that scales with business needs
- Support relationship-building with local businesses, investors, and PE/VC partners to identify fractional recruitment opportunities.
- Maintain robust candidate tracking and assist with interviews and client meetings as needed
Requirements
- Proven experience in senior finance recruitment or executive search; ideally within fractional or interim CFO/FD roles.
- Strong understanding of Senior Finance and C-suite dynamics—especially within SMEs, start-ups, and PE-backed environments.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with a discreet and consultative approach.
- Existing or rapidly developable network of senior finance professionals in the Midlands.
- Able to work on-site in Cannock two days a week, with flexibility for remote collaboration and occasional travel.
What We Offer
- A flexible, meaningful part-time engagement with a high-impact role in enabling strategic financial leadership across businesses.
- Exposure to fractional senior finance assignments across sectors like PE, tech, healthcare, and infrastructure.
- Supportive and collaborative culture underpinned by a boutique, experienced team.
- Competitive pro-rata compensation aligned with the strategic nature of the recruitment work.
