Our client, an established automotive business in Fareham, is seeking an experienced Part-Time Financial Director for a permanent senior appointment. This flexible opportunity requires approximately one to two days per week, with additional flexibility around month-end, year-end and strategic projects. This Part-Time Financial Director role offers the opportunity to provide senior financial oversight, commercial guidance and mentoring within a well-run business. The successful individual will work closely with directors and an established accounts team, making a meaningful contribution to future growth.
- Salary of up to £60,000 pro rata, depending on experience
- Flexible commitment of approximately one to two days per week
- Senior-level influence within an established automotive business
- Opportunity to mentor an experienced accounts team
- Varied responsibilities across governance, strategy and commercial finance
- Permanent, long-term opportunity with flexibility around working hours
- A rewarding appointment for a Financial Director seeking genuine commercial influence
Duties:
- Act as the Part-Time Financial Director and provide senior financial guidance
- Review management accounts, profit and loss performance and balance sheet information
- Investigate variances, unusual movements and emerging financial risks
- Develop KPI reporting and financial analysis for the senior management team
- Review and strengthen financial controls, including expenditure approval and bank authorisation
- Oversee tax returns, year-end procedures and audit preparation
- Liaise with accountants, auditors, tax advisers and other professional advisers
- Support budgeting, forecasting and cash-flow planning
- Prepare financial modelling for investment and expansion decisions
- Work hands-on with the accounts team where required
- Ensure the business is financially prepared for future growth and strategic opportunities
Requirements of a Financial Director:
- ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification
- Extensive post-qualification commercial finance experience
- Previous experience as a Finance Director, Financial Controller or equivalent
- Experience within an SME or owner-managed business
- Automotive industry experience is highly advantageous
- Strong knowledge of management accounts, financial controls, tax and year-end procedures
- Commercially astute, with confidence to challenge constructively
- Excellent communication, mentoring and analytical skills
- Experience of mergers and acquisitions would be advantageous
- Previous experience as a Financial Director is welcomed, although comparable senior finance experience will be considered
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