Financial Director (Part-Time) in Farnham, Surrey

Love Your Home is an independent, founder led furniture business 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. It won’t surprise you to know that all the work we create is handmade and bespoke. And we work to set new sustainable design standards because we believe doing well means doing good. Over time we’ve come to realise that creating furniture, nourishing a community of customers, and finding better ways of living all come from the same place.

We are looking for a hands-on part-time Finance Director to take ownership of the numbers and provide strategic leadership. This isn’t a “sit back and advise” role — we need someone happy to roll up their sleeves, get close to the detail, and work alongside the Founder, Commercial Director and department heads to keep the business financially sharp. The role will oversee financial planning, reporting and controls, supporting the management team with robust insight to drive commercial decision-making and sustainable growth.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Financial Planning & Forecasting
  • Lead the preparation of cash flow forecasts, financial forecasts and long-term financial models
  • Provide clear financial insight to support pricing, margin management and fabric stock investment decisions
  • Monitor performance against forecast and highlight risks and opportunities
  • Keep a close eye on cash, flagging issues early and suggesting practical fixes
• Budgeting & Cross-departmental collaboration
  • Develop annual budgets in collaboration with department heads
  • Support department managers in understanding financial performance and controlling costs
  • Track budget performance and provide variance analysis with clear recommendations
• Financial Reporting & Accruals
  • Oversee monthly management accounts, ensuring timely and accurate reporting
  • Review and manage accruals, prepayments and journal entries
  • Ensure financial information is accurate, compliant and fit for decision-making
• Reconciliations & Controls
  • Review and manage reconciliations across bank, stock, creditors, debtors
  • Strengthen financial controls and processes appropriate for an SME environment
  • Ensure data integrity across finance systems
  • Improve finance processes and controls without over-engineering them
• Cash Flow & Working Capital
  • Manage cash flow and working capital, including stock, supplier terms and debtor collections
  • Provide clear visibility of short- and medium-term cash requirements
• Leadership & Stakeholder Support
  • Act as a trusted advisor to the Managing Director and senior team
  • Liaise with external accountants, auditors, banks and advisors as required
  • Support the development of the finance function as the business grows
  • Oversee compliance, establish and maintain appropriate financial controls, approval processes and internal governance across the business
  • Ensure accurate, secure financial data and clear record keeping in line with good practice and GDPR requirements
  • Develop simple, practical finance procedures that keep the business compliant and well-run as it grows

Skills & Experience

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Senior finance experience in an SME environment (retail or multi-site experience desirable)
• Strong experience in forecasting, budgeting, accruals and balance sheet control
• Commercial mindset with the ability to translate numbers into practical insight
• Comfortable operating both strategically and hands-on
• Confident dealing with non-finance people and explaining numbers clearly
• Practical, commercial and not afraid to challenge when needed

What We Offer

• Flexible part-time working
• Opportunity to play a key role in a growing business
• A collaborative, entrepreneurial environment with real influence
• Generous employee discount
• Employee health care