Financial Times Group Limited is a holding company with interests within the broader Financial Times corporate group. The organization operates in an international business environment and supports a portfolio of businesses and strategic interests requiring strong financial oversight, disciplined planning, and effective corporate governance. The company values financial integrity, analytical decision-making, operational discipline, and long-term business performance.
Position Summary
Financial Times Group Limited is seeking an experienced Fractional Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to provide senior-level financial leadership and strategic guidance. The CFO will oversee financial planning and analysis, financial reporting, cash flow management, budgeting, forecasting, and financial controls while providing leadership with clear insights into financial performance. This role will also support strategic planning, risk management, corporate decision-making, and long-term financial objectives across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning.
Oversee the preparation, review, and presentation of financial statements and management reports.
Monitor cash flow, liquidity, working capital, expenses, and overall financial performance.
Develop financial models and scenario analyses to support strategic decision-making.
Analyze financial performance and provide recommendations to senior leadership.
Establish and maintain effective financial controls, policies, and reporting procedures.
Support corporate planning, business initiatives, investments, and growth strategies.
Identify financial risks and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.
Monitor key financial performance indicators and provide regular executive-level reporting.
Work with accounting and operational teams to improve financial processes and reporting accuracy.
Coordinate with external accounting, tax, audit, banking, and financial professionals as needed.
Ensure financial information is accurate, timely, and useful for executive decision-making.
Provide senior leadership with financial guidance on business performance, resource allocation, and strategic priorities.
Qualifications
Extensive experience in a CFO, Fractional CFO, VP of Finance, Controller, or comparable senior finance leadership role.
Strong expertise in financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
Advanced knowledge of financial statements, financial reporting, and management accounting.
Strong financial modeling and analytical skills with the ability to evaluate complex business information.
Experience developing and implementing financial controls, policies, and reporting processes.
Strong understanding of corporate finance, risk management, and business performance metrics.
Experience working with executive leadership and presenting financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
Proficiency with ERP systems, financial management software, and advanced Microsoft Excel.
Ability to operate independently and provide strategic financial leadership in a fractional executive capacity.
Excellent communication, presentation, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field required.
CPA, CFA, MBA, or other relevant professional qualification is preferred.
Compensation and Benefits
Competitive executive-level compensation based on experience and scope of responsibility.
Fractional, part-time executive engagement.
Opportunity to provide strategic financial leadership at the group level.
Direct exposure to senior leadership and high-level financial decision-making.
Professional and collaborative working environment.