Job Description
Finance Director - Part-Time - 2 Days per Week
£80,000 - £120,000 DOE
Location: Hybrid - Surrey (office-based and remote working)
Are you a commercially minded Finance Director who enjoys being at the heart of a growing business? Do you thrive in an environment where you can combine strategic thinking with hands-on involvement?
We're partnering with an ambitious, design-led SME seeking a part-time Finance Director to join its Senior Leadership Team. This is a high-impact role for someone who wants real influence - not just oversight. You'll work closely with the Founder and senior leaders to shape financial strategy, strengthen controls and provide the insight needed to drive sustainable growth.
This isn't a "helicopter view only" position. We're looking for someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves, improving processes and getting into the detail while keeping a firm grip on the bigger picture.
Company Benefits:
- Flexible, part-time working (2 days per week)
- A genuine seat at the leadership table with real influence
- Hybrid working model
- Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture
- Employee benefits including healthcare and generous staff discount
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Financial Leadership
- Lead financial planning, cash flow forecasting and long-term modelling
- Provide clear, commercial insight to support pricing, margin and investment decisions
- Identify financial risks and opportunities, presenting practical solutions
- Act as a trusted sounding board to the Founder and senior leadership team
Budgeting & Performance Management
- Develop annual budgets in collaboration with department heads
- Deliver meaningful variance analysis and performance reporting
- Support non-finance managers in understanding their numbers and improving profitability
Reporting & Financial Control
- Oversee monthly management accounts with accuracy and timeliness
- Manage accruals, prepayments, journals and balance sheet integrity
- Ensure strong reconciliations across bank, stock, debtors and creditors
- Enhance financial controls appropriate for an SME environment
Cash Flow & Working Capital
- Maintain clear visibility of short- and medium-term cash requirements
- Optimise working capital, stock levels and supplier terms
- Ensure robust financial governance and compliance
Stakeholder & External Liaison
- Work closely with external accountants, auditors and banking partners
- Support the development of a scalable finance function
- Establish practical, efficient procedures that enable growth without unnecessary complexity
Experience and Skills Requirements:
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
- Significant senior finance experience within an SME (retail or multi-site advantageous)
- Strong forecasting, budgeting and balance sheet management expertise
- Commercially astute, able to translate data into clear business insight
- Comfortable operating strategically while remaining hands-on
- Confident communicator who can challenge constructively
If you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted.
