Fractional Finance Director

We are seeking an experienced Fractional Finance Director to join our leadership team on a 3-day-per-week basis. This is a hands-on, strategic role supporting our London and Paris operations, working as a trusted advisor to the CEO and acting as a key member of our Exec Leadership team. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance leader who brings both strategic oversight and operational depth.

Requirements

Short-Term Priorities

• Lead the Audit and R&D claim process commencing 1st April 2026
• Safeguard and manage the company's financial position
• Provide clear and consistent reporting to UK and Investor Directors
• Support Directors with key financial metrics (cash flow, P&L performance tracking)
• Oversee and support the UK Finance Team
• Manage and report on the Paris financial position

Medium To Long-Term Responsibilities

• Oversee the full UK finance function
• Partner with the Executive Leadership Team on strategic financial and operational decision-making
• Report on Group finances to the CEO and wider Board
• Act as a trusted financial and operational advisor to the CEO
• Provide financial oversight across key projects
• Lead on pricing strategy, costing models, and performance metrics for project delivery
• Provide ad hoc advice on UK and international tax credits
• Deliver scenario modelling and forecasting for the CEO and Investor Directors
• Key point of contact for external stakeholders (Auditors, Accountants and Banks)
• Take responsibility for all statutory reporting and compliance

Skills And Attributes

• Proven experience as a FD or senior financial lead with business strategy and operations focus, ideally in growth, turnaround, or project-based environments
• Strong audit, R&D tax claim, and statutory reporting experience
• Commercially astute with excellent analytical and financial modelling capability
• Comfortable operating at both board and operational levels
• Experience in the VFX industry or similar creative environment would be highly advantageous
• Experience managing multi-location or international finance functions is beneficial

Benefits

In return we offer:

• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• 2 paid volunteering days per calendar year
• Hybrid working
• Company pension and life insurance
• Medicash healthcare cover
• A calendar full of wrap parties and other social events

Hours and location

Our core hours are 9.30am to 6.30pm or 10am to 7pm Monday to Friday.

To apply You need to have a current and full work permit for the region that you'll be working in. Please disclose if you need sponsorship support to be able to work for One of Us.