PART TIME FINANCE DIRECTOR - 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
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