KCR Solutions are recruiting for this unique opportunity for a growing outsourced finance provider, supporting a portfolio of SME clients across a variety of sectors. Acting as a trusted adviser and strategic finance partner, you will work closely with business owners to influence decision-making, improve profitability and help businesses achieve their growth objectives.
This role offers the opportunity to operate at board level whilst remaining hands-on when required. Many clients are early-stage or growing businesses that need support across the full finance function, so alongside strategic leadership, you will be comfortable rolling up your sleeves and getting involved in everything from management accounts. No two days are the same, and no two clients are the same.
You will become a trusted adviser, commercial sounding board and financial leader for ambitious businesses across a wide range of sectors, helping them make confident decisions backed by meaningful financial insight.
The ideal candidate will be commercially astute, technically strong and passionate about helping businesses succeed. You will also have a genuine interest in technology, automation and AI, embracing new ways of working and identifying opportunities to improve finance processes through innovation.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the outsourced Finance Director for a portfolio of SME clients.
- Build trusted relationships with business owners and senior leadership teams.
- Provide strategic financial guidance to support growth, profitability and business performance.
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, cashflow management and financial planning.
- Prepare and present management information, KPIs and board reports.
- Produce and review monthly management accounts.
- Prepare and review statutory accounts and year-end financial statements where required.
- Support clients with VAT, corporation tax and compliance requirements.
- Identify commercial opportunities, financial risks and operational improvements.
- Review and improve financial controls, systems and processes.
- Support clients across the full finance function, from transactional finance through to board-level strategy.
- Champion the use of technology, automation and AI to improve efficiency and reporting.
About You
- Previous experience in a Finance Director, CFO or senior Financial Controller role.
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence and challenge business leaders.
- Excellent technical accounting knowledge
- Experience supporting SMEs, owner-managed businesses or start-ups.
- Comfortable managing multiple stakeholders and client relationships.
- Strong knowledge of cloud accounting systems such as Xero and QuickBooks.
- Passionate about technology and interested in how AI can be utilised within finance and business operations.
- Proactive, adaptable and willing to be hands-on when required.
What's on Offer
- Salary up to £90,000 depending on experience.
- Fully remote working with occasional UK travel.
- Flexible and autonomous working environment.
- Diverse portfolio of ambitious and growing businesses.
- Opportunity to combine strategic finance leadership with hands-on client support.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys variety, building relationships and making a genuine impact within growing businesses.
Please note that applicants must be currently living and working in the UK. Applications from overseas candidates or those requiring visa sponsorship cannot be considered.
