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