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Financial Director (Part-Time) LoveYourHomeisanindependent,founder ledfurniturebusiness established in 2008. We design and hand-make sofas, armchairs and beds to order pieces shaped, not just by craft, but by the ideas and influences behind them. Itwon’tsurpriseyoutoknowthatalltheworkwecreateishandmadeandbespoke.Andwework to set new sustainable design standards because we believe doing well means doing good. Overtimewe’vecometorealisethatcreatingfurniture,nourishingacommunityofcustomers,and finding better ways of living all come from the same place. We're looking for a hands-on part-time Finance Director to take ownership of the numbers and provide strategic leadership. Thisisn’ta“sitbackandadvise”role—weneedsomeonehappytorolluptheirsleeves,getclosetothedetail,andworkalongsidetheFounder, CommercialDirectoranddepartmentheadstokeepthebusinessfinanciallysharp. Therolewilloverseefinancialplanning,reportingandcontrols,supportingthemanagementteamwith robust insighttodrivecommercialdecision-makingandsustainablegrowth. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES FinancialPlanning&ForecastingLeadthepreparationofcashflowforecasts,financialforecastsandlong-termfinancialmodels Provideclearfinancialinsighttosupportpricing,marginmanagementandfabricstockinvestment decisions Monitorperformanceagainstforecastandhighlightrisksandopportunities Keepacloseeyeoncash,flaggingissuesearlyandsuggestingpracticalfixesBudgeting&Cross-departmentalcollaborationDevelopannualbudgetsincollaborationwithdepartmentheads Supportdepartmentmanagersinunderstandingfinancialperformanceandcontrollingcosts TrackbudgetperformanceandprovidevarianceanalysiswithclearrecommendationsFinancialReporting&AccrualsOverseemonthlymanagementaccounts,ensuringtimelyandaccuratereporting Reviewandmanageaccruals,prepaymentsandjournalentries Ensurefinancialinformationisaccurate,compliantandfitfordecision-makingReconciliations&ControlsReviewandmanagereconciliationsacrossbank,stock,creditors,debtors StrengthenfinancialcontrolsandprocessesappropriateforanSMEenvironment Ensuredataintegrityacrossfinancesystems Improvefinanceprocessesandcontrolswithoutover-engineeringthemCashFlow&WorkingCapitalManagecashflowandworkingcapital,includingstock,suppliertermsanddebtorcollections Provideclearvisibilityofshort-and-medium-termcashrequirementsLeadership&StakeholderSupportActasatrustedadvisortotheManagingDirectorandseniorteam Liaisewithexternalaccountants,auditors,banksandadvisorsasrequired Supportthedevelopmentofthefinancefunctionasthebusinessgrows Overseecompliance,establishandmaintainappropriatefinancialcontrols,approvalprocessesand internal governanceacrossthebusiness Ensureaccurate,securefinancialdataandclearrecord keepinginlinewithgoodpracticeandGDPR requirements. Developsimple,practicalfinanceproceduresthatkeepthebusinesscompliantandwell-runasitgrowsSkills&ExperienceFullyqualifiedaccountant(ACA,ACCA,CIMAorequivalent) SeniorfinanceexperienceinanSMEenvironment(retailormulti-siteexperiencedesirable) Strongexperienceinforecasting,budgeting,accrualsandbalancesheetcontrol Commercialmindsetwiththeabilitytotranslatenumbersintopracticalinsight Comfortableoperatingbothstrategicallyandhands-on Confidentdealingwithnon-financepeopleandexplainingnumbersclearly Practical,commercialandnotafraidtochallengewhenneededWhatWeOfferFlexiblepart-timeworking Opportunitytoplayakeyroleinagrowingbusiness Acollaborative,entrepreneurialenvironmentwithrealinfluence Generousemployeediscount Employeehealthcare#J-18808-Ljbffr