Part Time Business & Finance Director

TieTalent; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A consultancy firm in Bristol is seeking a Part Time Business & Finance Director for a maternity cover contract, offering £65-70,000 pro-rata. You will manage finances, oversee teams, and ensure compliance with regulations while working in a flexible part-time setup. The ideal candidate will have experience with Xero and strong leadership skills.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Pension

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Cash Plan

Retail and gym discounts

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Xero and financial operations.
• Solid understanding of VAT procedures and returns (UK and France).
• Proven ability to lead and manage teams.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Management of cashflow, sales forecasts, and budgets.
• Creation of monthly management accounts.
• Approval and payment of payroll.
• Oversight of HR policies and compliance.
• Management of external support teams.

Skills

Xero

Financial operations

VAT procedures (UK and France)

Team management

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

English fluency

French language skills

Education

CIMA or ACCA (or studying)

Job description

About

The Job:

We are delighted to be assisting our client with their requirements for a Part Time Business & Finance Director to join them on a maternity cover contract.This is an exciting business and great time to be joining them to oversee their key business and finance functions while providing dedicated support to the MD and managing key members of staff.

Key responsibilities within this role will responsible

Management of cashflow, sales forecast and budgets

Creation of monthly management accounts

Issue of trade receivable invoices

Approval of trade payable invoices

Authorisation and payment of payroll

Completing quarterly UK and French VAT returns

Assisting accountants with annual accounts

Oversight of annual R&D claims with external specialist support

Management of external bookkeeping support

Oversight of business development strategy, ensuring alignment with marketing strategy

Sales probability tracking and forecasting to inform financial planning

Management and performance oversight of the Business Development Manager

Oversight of marketing activities to support business development and brand positioning

Ensuring consistency of messaging across all marketing channels

Management of external marketing support staff

Primary point of contact for external HR support providers

Oversight of HR policies, compliance, and employee relations in collaboration with external HR advisors

Support in recruitment, onboarding and offboarding

Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements across all operating regions, liaising with legal and compliance advisors

The Person

For this role our client is seeking an experienced Business & Finance Director who is seeking a part time role in Bristol and who is happy to commit to a maternity cover contract.You will have gained CIMA or ACCA (or studying towards one of these qualifications).

In addition to this they are also seeking someone who has:

Strong experience with Xero and financial operations, including invoicing, payroll, budgeting, and reporting

Solid understanding of VAT procedures and returns (UK and France)

Proven ability to lead and manage teams, including direct reports and external partners

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Highly organised with strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines

Discreet and professional, with a commitment to confidentiality

Self-motivated and proactive, with a collaborative approach to problem-solving

English fluency required; French language skills desirable

The Salary

£65-70,000 pro-rata

The Benefits

25 days holiday, Pension, Private Medical Insurance, Cycle to work scheme, Cash Plan, retail and gym discounts.

The Location:

Central Bristol (with some hybrid working)

The Hours

Part Time (flexible on days around 20 hours per week)

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Nice-to-have skills

• Budgeting
• Reporting
• Bristol, England, United Kingdom
  
  

Work experience

• Finance & Accounting
  
  

Languages

• English