Part-Time Finance Director
Whether your financial objectives involve securing funding, accelerating growth, or planning for an acquisition, a part-time finance director gives you the option to bring expertise into your business at a considerably reduced cost.
Part-Time Finance Director Guide
Move beyond financials and position your company for a stronger future.
The role of the modern Part-Time Finance Director has changed. See how.
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Access a part-time finance director with a wealth of experience and a track record of success to lead your finance strategy
Our role is to bring transformative leadership and to be accountable for the key decisions that help your business grow. We do this on a completely flexible basis with no fixed-term contracts.
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Transformative Leadership
Your part-time finance director is a leader in their field, with the knowledge, skillset and experience to empower your team while taking your business to the next level.
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Immediate Impact
We demonstrate value from day one. We’ve got experience from previous projects and have nailed down efficient processes – we cut out the learning curve and will quickly identify what your business needs to grow.
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No Risk To You
We don’t do long-term contracts or 3-6 month notice periods. If your needs change, we can quickly arrange a change of personnel.
What Does a Finance Director Do?
A part-time FD will help your company move beyond just keeping financials in order by helping plan and position your company for a strong future. They will:
- Raise Funding – a part-time finance director has an extensive network of partners and investors with access to all types of funding. We can guide you through the process.
- Scale Faster – Do you want to scale but don’t have the right funding, processes, or technology in place? A part-time finance director will have guided many businesses through the process before.
- Increase Valuation – What is your growth plan? What is your roadmap to increasing the value of your business? A part-time FD can answer all these questions so your business gets the value it deserves
- Change/Restructuring – The goals of businesses change over time. A part-time finance director has the expertise and experience to make this challenging period a smooth, successful transition.
- Prepare For Exit – Time to sell? Exits are a natural part of the lifecycle for entrepreneurs. Well-prepared businesses sell for more. A part-time finance director can help you realise the true value of your company that you’ve worked hard to create.
How Can a Part-Time Finance Director Help My Business Grow?
- The role of the modern finance director has changed. They’re no longer expected to simply ‘count the beans’ and offer a strictly financial support function.
- Finance directors have evolved into commercial business leaders and strategic advisors to CEOs. They play an active role in leading team members, delivering financial advise and expertise, and helping to drive wider business strategies that support an organisation’s long-term goals.
- When you’re a business looking to grow, you may not have someone on your team with this level of experience and expertise, and employing a full-time finance director or CFO can be risky and costly.
- Leadership Services offers a flexible finance service that gives you access to highly experienced part-time finance directors who deliver transformative leadership from within your business from day one – without any long-term commitments or hefty costs.
Knowledge & Experience
Your part-time finance director has a minimum of ten years’ senior finance experience and a proven track record of success.
No Tie-Ins
No recruitment fees. No long-term contracts. You can leave your arrangement without any fixed contract period.
Affordable Model
Small-to-medium-sized businesses can access a highly experienced part-time FD at a significantly lower cost than hiring a full-timer.
Complete Flexibility
Your part-time finance director can start as soon as you need them, and our flexible contracts mean you can increase or decrease commitments according to your needs.
Full-Time Benefits
We are highly skilled in managing needs on a part-time basis, meaning a part-time finance director can deliver the same results as a full-time director in significantly less time.
We Join Your Team
A part-time finance director is a team member, not just a consultant – we join your team to deliver strategic vision and transformative leadership from within.
Meet Your Part-Time Finance Director
An experienced part-time finance director has the knowledge and expertise to deliver transformative leadership that supports your business vision.
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In the UK, the average salary for a finance director is around £96,000 per year, according to data from Payscale.com. However, salaries can range from £54,000 to £154,000 per year depending on location, industry and experience.
In the US, finance director salaries can vary significantly too. According to Glassdoor.com, the average salary for a finance director in the US is around $149,000 per year. However, salaries can range from $93,000 to $228,000 per year depending on location, industry, and experience.
Additionally, bonuses and other forms of compensation can also significantly impact the total earnings of finance directors in both the UK and US.
In most cases, the CFO (Chief Financial Officer) is considered to be a more senior position than the finance director. The CFO is typically responsible for overseeing all financial activities within a company, including financial reporting, budgeting, and strategic planning, and is often a member of the executive team.
The finance director, on the other hand, is responsible for managing the finance department and ensuring that financial policies and procedures are followed. The finance director typically reports to the CFO and may work closely with other departments within the company, such as accounting, treasury, and investor relations
Yes, being a finance director can be a stressful job, as it involves managing the financial health of a company and ensuring that financial policies and procedures are followed. Finance directors are responsible for making important financial decisions, forecasting future financial performance, and dealing with financial challenges and risks. Additionally, finance directors often have to work long hours, especially during critical periods such as budget season or audits.