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A UK manufacturer of premium consumer goods is seeking a Part-time Finance Director to oversee financial strategy and performance improvement amidst its expansion into European and US markets. Established for nearly 50 years, the company operates across four sales channels. The Finance Director will report to the Chairman, managing financial reporting, budgeting, compliance, and risk management while leading the finance team. Candidates should possess a strong background in high-growth, multi-channel businesses, and be qualified in finance. The role offers a salary of approximately £150,000 pro rata, alongside bonus potential and equity share options.
Our client is a UK manufacturer of high-quality branded consumer goods which, due to forthcoming expansion, wishes to appoint a Part-time Finance Director to lead financial strategy and performance improvement in the UK and internationally (currently Europe and US focused). The company has been established for approaching 50 years and operates across four sales channels for its three main product lines – direct to consumer, corporate, major retail and independent retail.
As Finance Director, you will:
• Report to the Chairman, responsible for implementation and development of all financial aspects of this vibrant, entrepreneurial organisation
take responsibility for the accounting function and identify opportunities to improve business performance
• Lead the Finance function, working closely with internal senior management and external advisors
• Take full responsibility for financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, compliance, and risk management
• Develop and execute improvement plans with clear financial objectives aligned to strategic priorities
• Support strategic planning and investment decisions, including M&A, new markets and product development initiatives
• Oversee financial controls and systems, ensuring governance, transparency and operational efficiency
• Lead your finance team to deliver accurate and timely financial information, empowering commercial decisions
As Finance Director, you will be:
• Commercially astute, operating at senior level with a proven track record in a multi-channel, high-growth business as Finance Director, CFO, Financial Controller or Head of Finance
• Qualified with ACCA, CIMA or ICAEW
• Experienced in branded consumer goods or high volume manufacturing, understanding modern production methods – insight into selling both B2B and B2C across varied channels beneficial
• A first-class communicator, ambitious to shape the financial architecture of a respected and expanding business
• Determined and focused on options and results rather than rigid processes
Salary & benefits:
• c.£150,000 (pro rata) + strong bonus potential + benefits
• Potential equity share
• Part time, c.2 days per week
• Office based role with flexibility to work from home when appropriate
Please note: High levels of interest mean we will only contact you if your application is shortlisted and this will happen within five working days. You must also be eligible to work in the UK
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