Part Time Finance Director

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