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Fractional Senior IT Strategy Consultant (vCTO)

Gofractional

Focus Group is looking for a Senior IT Strategy Consultant to deliver fractional vCTO/vCIO services across a portfolio of SME-enterprise clients. You'll work directly with boards and C suite stakeholders, shaping long-term technology strategy, driving transformation, and providing clear, practical guidance on the use of AI within their organisations. What you'll do Lead 6-8 concurrent vCTO/vCIO client engagements. Conduct technology assessments and develop multi year strategies and roadmaps. Present strategic recommendations to boards and executive teams. Advise clients on the practical use of AI tools (e.g. Microsoft Copilot, Anthropic Claude) to support productivity and decision making. Lead digital transformation initiatives, including cloud migration and application modernisation. Develop technology operating models, governance frameworks, budgets, and business cases. Support vendor strategy, contract negotiation, and technology risk management. Contribute to consulting methodology development and support business development activities. Build strong, trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders. What you'll bring Senior technology leadership experience (CTO, CIO, Head of Technology, etc.). A proven track record delivering major transformation programmes (£500k-£5m+). Strong capability in technology strategy, enterprise architecture, and roadmap development. Familiarity with modern AI tools and the ability to advise customers on responsible and valuable use cases. Strong knowledge of cloud and hybrid environments, particularly Microsoft Azure. Excellent communication and board level presentation skills. Consulting, fractional CxO, or interim leadership experience preferred. Strong commercial and financial acumen, including ROI modelling. Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel. Nice to have Certifications such as TOGAF, ITIL, Azure Architect, PMP/PRINCE2 or Agile. AI or data-related training. Experience in regulated sectors or M&A environments. Background in software engineering, DevOps, or enterprise applications. Thought leadership or speaking experience.

May 15, 2026

Full time

Interim Management Accountant

Marc Daniels Maidenhead, Berkshire

We have a great opportunity for an Interim Management Accountant to join a growing, fast paced company based in Maidenhead. This is a broad role with an immediate start for 3-6 month contract, offering a competitive day rate and a hybrid working pattern too. Key Responsibilities Management Accounting: Preparing monthly management accounts. Transactional Finance: Processing invoices, expenses, and payments. To include supplier payment forecasting. Project Costing: Preparing P&L by project Reconciliations: Performing and reconciling balance sheet accounts, intercompany reconciliations, bank reconciliations, and ledger balances. Financial Reporting: Assisting with the preparation of financial reports such as profit and loss accounts and variance analyses. Tax & Compliance: Supporting the preparation of tax returns, including VAT, and ensuring compliance with accounting policies. Financial & Audit Support: Liaising with internal and external auditors and providing support for year-end audit preparation. Financial Systems: Utilizing accounting software (e.g., Sage) and digital finance systems to manage financial data. Requirements: Qualifications: Actively studying for a professional accounting qualification such as ACCA or CIMA. This a would like to have but not essential Experience: Proven experience in a finance department, with a strong grasp of transactional finance and management accounts. Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and common accounting software (e.g., Sage). Analytical Skills: Strong analytical abilities to interpret financial data and provide insights to management. Soft Skills: Excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team. Professional Attributes: A methodical approach, a desire for continuous learning and development, and strong commercial awareness. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Marc Daniels Specialist Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your personal data.

Oct 01, 2025

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