Finance Director

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.