Position title

Part-Time Finance Director - Oxfordshire

Description

Location: North Oxfordshire (Remote-first with occasional on-site visits)
Engagement Type: Consultancy / Ltd Co contractor preferred
Start Date: July 2025 (subject to transaction completion)
Budget: ~£600 day

Company Context

We are in the final stages of acquiring a profitable commercial property consultancy in North Oxfordshire, with annual revenues of £2.5 million and £1.5 million EBITDA. Our strategic goal is to organically grow EBITDA to £2.5+ million over the next five years by leveraging the company’s strong market position and operational optimisation.

To support this ambition, we are seeking a Part-Time Finance Director to work closely with the incoming management team and assist in leading this transition and scale-up effort.

Engagement Structure

Ramp-up phase: Up to 10 days/month for the first 2 months
Ongoing support: 3–5 days/month thereafter
Duration: Initial 12-month contract, with potential for renewal
Location: Primarily remote; occasional site visits expected (particularly during ramp-up)

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Oversee migration from Sage Line 50 to Xero
Assist in recruiting a part-time bookkeeper
Develop and embed robust credit control processes
Lead the creation of budgeting and forecasting models
Define and implement financial KPIs and dashboards
Produce and maintain 12–24 month rolling cashflow forecasts
Establish a resilient client account reconciliation process
Develop tools to track client revenue longevity
Provide strategic financial input to support growth and investment readiness
Support refinement of management accounts and internal controls
Map and streamline current financial processes
Liaise with external professionals including corporate finance partners to help raise 2.5x EBITDA within 12 months

Qualifications

Candidate Profile

Proven track record as an FD or senior finance consultant within SMEs (£1m–£10m turnover)
Strong interpersonal skills to support a smooth handover from the outgoing owner (who will remain involved for 12 months)
Deep experience in forecasting, budgeting, and performance management
Hands-on and commercial approach; thrives in lean, entrepreneurial environments
Experience with Xero and finance systems migrations is a plus
Sector knowledge in property or professional services is desirable
Experience in fundraising or liaising with corporate financiers highly valued