Finance Director

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.