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.