Finance Director
Raise funding, scale faster, or prepare to sell – whatever your financial goals are, Leadership Services gives you access to highly experienced finance directors at a significantly lower cost than hiring full-time.
Finance Director Guide
Move beyond the financials and position for a stronger future.
How can a Finance Director help my business grow?
The role of the modern Finance Director has changed. See how.
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Our experienced director’s will deliver transformative leadership.
Finance Director FAQs
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Hire a finance director with a wealth of experience and track record of success to lead your finance strategy
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Transformative Leadership
These directors are leaders 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.
How can a finance director help me grow?
This director 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 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 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 finance director can answer all these questions so your business gets the value it deserves.
- Change/Restructuring – The goals of businesses change over time. A 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. Our director can help you realise the true value of your company that you’ve worked hard to create.
Why Do Businesses Choose Us?
- 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.
- This role has evolved into commercial business leaders and strategic advisors to CEOs. They play an active role in leading team members, delivering financial advice 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 can be risky and costly.
- Leadership Services offers a flexible, part-time finance service that gives you access to highly experienced finance directors who deliver transformative leadership from within your business from day one – without any long-term commitments or hefty costs.
No Tie-Ins
No recruitment fees. No long-term contracts. You can leave your arrangement without any fixed contract period.
Knowledge & Experience
Your finance director has a minimum of ten years’ senior finance experience and a proven track record of success.
Affordable Model
Small-to-medium-sized businesses can access a top-level director at a significantly lower cost than hiring a full-timer.
Complete Flexibility
Your 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 we can deliver the same results as a full-time finance director in significantly less time.
We Join Your Team
Your director is a team member, not just a consultant – we join your team to deliver strategic vision and transformative leadership from within.
30% faster turnaround
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The highest salary can vary depending on a number of factors such as industry, location, experience, and company size. In the UK, finance directors in the banking and finance industry can earn salaries well over £200,000 per year, while those in the retail or healthcare industries may earn closer to £100,000 per year.
In the US, finance directors in the technology industry can earn over $300,000 per year, while those in the healthcare or non-profit sectors may earn closer to $100,000 per year.
The qualifications required to become a finance director typically include a degree in finance or a related field, as well as relevant professional qualifications such as ACCA, CIMA, or ACA. Additionally, experience working in a finance-related role is often required, with many having worked their way up through the ranks of the finance department. Some companies may also require a postgraduate degree, such as an MBA, or experience working in a specific industry or sector.
In most cases, the CFO 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. They typically report to the CFO and may work closely with other departments within the company, such as accounting, treasury, and investor relations. However, the specific roles and responsibilities of these positions can vary depending on the company and its organisational structure.
Yes, the finance director is typically a more senior position than the finance manager. While both roles involve managing financial activities within a company, the former is typically responsible for overseeing the entire finance department and ensuring that financial policies and procedures are followed, while the finance manager is responsible for specific areas of the finance department, such as budgeting or accounting. This director is typically a member of the executive team and reports directly to the CEO or CFO, while the finance manager may report to the finance director or another senior finance professional.
While they may have accounting backgrounds, they are not necessarily accountants. They are responsible for managing the financial health of a company and ensuring that financial policies and procedures are followed, which can involve a wide range of activities beyond accounting, such as financial planning and analysis, risk management, and strategic decision-making. Additionally, finance directors often have experience in a variety of financial roles and may have worked in areas such as corporate finance, treasury, or financial reporting before becoming a finance director.
You can hire a finance director through Leadership Services without the cost or risk of a full-time hire. We match you with an experienced Finance Director from our network based on your sector, growth stage, and specific requirements. Engagements typically begin within 2–4 weeks and are structured as a flexible retained service, giving you board-level financial leadership for a fraction of the cost of employing someone full time.
Fractional Finance Director UK – Frequently Asked Questions
What is a fractional finance director?
A fractional finance director is an experienced senior finance professional who works with your business on a part-time or interim basis. Unlike a full-time FD, a fractional finance director provides board-level financial leadership without the full-time cost or long-term commitment. Leadership Services provides fractional finance directors to UK SMEs from £1,795/month with no recruitment fees and no long-term contracts.
What does a fractional finance director do?
A fractional finance director oversees financial strategy, cash flow management, fundraising, financial reporting, and exit planning. They act as a trusted strategic partner to the CEO and board, helping scale the business, improve financial controls, and prepare for investment or sale.
How much does a fractional finance director cost in the UK?
A fractional finance director in the UK typically costs between £1,500 and £4,000 per month depending on the scope of engagement. Leadership Services offers fractional finance directors from £1,795/month – significantly less than a full-time FD salary of £80,000–£150,000 per year.
Why choose Leadership Services for a fractional finance director?
Leadership Services is a UK-based provider of fractional and part-time directors. Key differentiators include: highly vetted directors with a minimum 10 years board-level experience, a network of 60+ directors across finance, sales, operations and technology, no recruitment fees, no long-term contracts, and an embedded leadership model ensuring continuity. The company has 30+ five-star reviews on Reviews.io.
How quickly can a fractional finance director start?
Leadership Services can typically place a fractional finance director within 5–10 working days. The onboarding process is straightforward with no lengthy recruitment process, allowing immediate impact on your business finances.