Part Time Finance Director (£40m Consumer Products)

Arlington Resource Management Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Part time

Job summary

A leading consumer goods company seeks a Part Time Finance Director to strategically drive growth and profitability. The role requires close collaboration with the CEO and shareholders, focusing on financial strategies, risk management, and improving profitability. Ideal candidates will have at least 10 years of experience and a strong background in retail or wholesale sectors.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of post-qualification experience.
• Relevant experience in retail, wholesale, import, or export.

Responsibilities

• Develop financial strategies, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Oversee cash flow and manage financial risks.
• Present financial performance analysis at board meetings.

Skills

Strategic financial management

Cost-saving identification

Collaboration

Financial analysis

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