Part-time FD/CFO – London Bridge (1-2 days per week)Nicholson Search and Selection Ltd. £attractive pro-rata packageWith offices in London, Paris, Nantes and Frankfurt, Nicholson hire leadership teams for PE & VC backed tech start-ups & scale-ups across the UK, EMEA and North America.We’re innovative, non-KPI-driven and we care deeply about our people. Our performance is measured by client satisfaction and repeat business. We’re also proud to have pioneered the 4-day working week: in order to strive for a better work-life balance we have been giving everyone Fridays off since 2015!Our business is a combination of retained permanent and interim/contract services with the majority of revenue generated from international markets. Due to continued growth we’re now seeking a part-time FD/CFO to support our COO in overseeing and developing the finance function as well as working with the CEO & Chair on commercial and strategic direction.THE POSITIONThis is a part time position, c.1-2 days / week. The role has both a strong day to day operational focus as well as a strategic element including the following responsibilities:assist and advise the COO and board on commercial and strategic direction.develop the finance function, information and outputs to a rigorous informative level to enhance board decision making.review and analyse performance and profitability of all domestic and international offices.cash flow managementbudget preparationwork with European colleagues and accountants and develop best practiceTHE CANDIDATEThe candidate will be an experienced FD/CFO, ideally having worked in the recruitment or professional services industry, with deep finance skills and gravitas.Preferably a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/ACMA).A track record of implementing and improving accounting systems, processes and management information and financial reporting.Experience of M&A with a thorough understanding of related financial due diligence, and potential risks and opportunitiesExcellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with a proven ability to operate at pace and drive change.This is an interesting opportunity for an experienced FD/CFO who wants to support a growing international recruitment business to achieve its short, medium and long term objectives. It would particularly suit a semi-retiree or returner to work.To apply please email our Founder & Chair: john.nash@nicholsonsas.comwww.nicholsonsas.com