Finance Director (P/T)
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We're looking for an experienced Finance Director to join us on a part-time basis (both permanent or contract considered).
Salary: £Competitive Location: Greater London, South West London Job Type: Permanent
Are you looking for a part-time role where you have overall responsibility for the financial performance of the company? Are you an experienced Finance Director who’s keen to provide strategic financial leadership to improve profitability and contribute to our commercial growth? Do you enjoy working in a small team where you can really see how you can make a positive impact? If so, come and join our team!
THE COMPANY
Based in beautiful Richmond, Stopgap is the UK’s leading independent marketing recruitment agency. With a great client base and fantastic team, we work hard to challenge the recruitment industry’s reputation for bad practice and poor service, and we’re also totally passionate about having a great working environment and looking after our team too.
THE ROLE
As an experienced Finance Director, you will already know the role well. It’s all about improving profitability, controlling costs and contributing to our commercial growth through the provision of sound financial management and practice, and strategic financial insight. You will be supported by a small team and form part of our Leadership Team.
Key areas of responsibility:
* Financial Management
o Production of annual accounts for 6 entities (2 trading)
o Assist with EOT accounts and dividend paperwork
o Production of annual budgets, quarterly reforecasts, and support Finance Manager with monthly management accounts, reporting and year-end tasks
o Liaise with auditors, statutory bodies, and ensure compliance with audits, tax, and legal requirements
o Management of cashflow, corporation tax, and ensure timely payments and adjustments
* Commercial and Strategic Matters – analyse business performance, recommend improvements, support new business planning, and manage risk to ensure stability and growth
* People Management – provide management and mentorship to the Finance Manager, and support broader business as required
YOU
To be successful in the role of the part-time Finance Director, you will be/have:
* Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with significant post-qualification experience, ideally at a board or leadership level
* Strong commercial acumen and proven ability to align financial strategy with business growth
* Expertise in profitability analysis, cost control, and financial forecasting
* Skilled in preparing financial statements and managing audits for multi-entity businesses
* Ability to turn financial data into actionable insights that drive performance
* Experience managing cash flow to optimise working capital
* Adaptable to dynamic, changing environments with a focus on urgency and prioritisation
* A desire to join in, as well as create a fun environment
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
At Stopgap, our team comes first. We have a hybrid working offering (2 days per week in the office) and a fun office environment (including free breakfast, fruit and a fully stocked drink fridge). We offer a generous salary and holidays, a ‘Mind, Body and Soul’ allowance, and regular social events and annual away days!
If you can tick ALL the boxes, then please apply online now outlining why this is the perfect role for you and why you’re the perfect candidate for us.
Please only apply for this role if you are eligible to work in the UK.
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