Fractional Finance Director

Fractional Finance Director – Media (2 Days per Week)

Harper May is partnering with a media organisation that is looking to appoint a Fractional Finance Director to provide senior financial leadership on a part-time basis. The business is seeking an experienced finance professional who can enhance reporting quality, support the development of the finance function, and provide clear financial direction to senior stakeholders.

The Role

The Fractional Finance Director will work on a two-day-per-week basis, with the potential for additional time during the initial transition period. This role is focused on leadership, review, and strategic input rather than day-to-day processing, ensuring the finance function is operating effectively and producing high-quality financial information.

Working closely with senior leadership, the Finance Director will help shape reporting standards, support process improvement, and provide mentorship to the finance team as the function continues to evolve.

Key Responsibilities

Provide senior financial leadership and support across the businessReview and sign off management accounts, reporting, and financial analysisOversee the quality and accuracy of finance outputs across the functionSupport the development of the finance team and wider finance structureMentor the Finance Manager and help build a clear development pathwayStrengthen reporting standards and improve financial visibility for leadershipSupport improvements across billing, cash collection, and wider finance processesOversee statutory reporting, audit coordination, and compliance activityLiaise with external advisers where requiredContribute to budgeting, planning, and broader financial decision-making

Candidate Profile

ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified, or equivalent senior experienceProven experience in a senior finance leadership role within media, agency, or professional services environmentsStrong background in financial reporting, controls, and team leadershipExperience operating in a part-time or advisory finance role is advantageousComfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving business environmentStrong mentoring and leadership capabilityCommercially aware with the ability to provide practical financial insightExcellent communication and stakeholder management skills