Part Time Finance Director (£40m Consumer Products)

Arlington Resource Management Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

An established £40m private business in the consumer goods sector seeks a Part Time Finance Director. The role will focus on financial strategies, managing growth, and preparing for potential business exits. This three-day-a-week position requires a seasoned accountant with substantial industry experience, ensuring robust financial reporting and contributing to board discussions.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of post-qualification experience.
• Relevant experience in retail/wholesale/import/export sectors.
• Experience in preparing businesses for sale or exploring exit strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop financial strategies alongside budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling.
• Manage working capital and liquidity, and oversee cash flow in an FX environment.
• Present financial performance analysis and guidance at board meetings.

Skills

Financial Strategies

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial Modelling

Cash Flow Management

Cost-saving Identification

Financial Reporting

Education

Qualified Accountant

Job description

PART TIME FINANCE DIRECTOR (3 days) - This established successful £40m private business - design, manufacture and wholesale of Consumer Goods to the Major Retail sector in the UK and US, has a strong track record of increasing turnover and profitability and is seeking an experienced Part Time Finance Director to play a key role in shaping its future over the next few years.

This will be a strategic Finance Director role, working closely with the CEO, Shareholders and Board, to drive growth and profitability and explore exit options for the future.

Key elements of the role include:

• Develop financial strategies alongside budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling
• Identify growth opportunities and develop a finance function accordingly
• Manage working capital and liquidity, liaising with banks and invoice discounting providers
• Oversee cash flow in a FX environment, managing and mitigating FX risk.
• Liaise with advisers, insurance providers, auditors and legal professionals
• Present financial performance analysis and commentary, giving guidance at board meetings
• Oversee outsourced finance team and develop robust financial reporting
• Monitor group spending, identifying cost-saving opportunities to enhance profitability.
• Collaborate with group management to create funding strategies, where required.
• Build relationships with key customers to ensure timely receipt of revenue.
• Ensure a collaborative and results-driven work environment

The role is 3 days a week, but some flexibility will be needed (with at least 2 days in London).

The ideal candidate for this Part Time Finance Director role will ideally:

• Be a Qualified accountant with at least 10 years of post-qualification experience.
• Have relevant experience in retail / wholesale / import / export.
• Be experienced in working closely with entrepreneurial business owners.
• Have experience preparing a business for sale and / or exploring other exits