Finance Manager (Part Time)

Award-winning Consumer Business based in East Molesey, Surrey. We are excited to be partnering with them on the recruitment of a Finance Manager (Part Time) role based in the office in East Molesey, Surrey.

Hands-on, commercially minded Finance Manager (Part Time) to oversee day-to-day financial operations and support the Managing Director in driving business performance. You will manage our finance processes and team (including a bookkeeper), ensure accurate reporting and compliance, and partner closely with the Operations Manager to deliver efficient stock management, cost control, and on-time fulfilment. This role is ideal for someone with strong experience in management accounting, forecasting, and commercial analysis skills - and the ability to bridge finance with operations in a fast-moving environment. We welcome applications from experienced professionals seeking a full-time or part-time arrangement (minimum 3 days per week).

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Management & Control: Manage day-to-day finance operations, including supervision of the bookkeeper. Ensure accurate monthly management accounts, P&L, balance sheet, and cashflow reporting. Review reconciliations, VAT returns, journals, and payroll entries. Maintain robust internal controls and ensure compliance with accounting standards. Lead budgeting and forecasting processes, tracking performance against plan. Manage cashflow forecasting, currency exposure (GBP/EUR/USD), and working capital. Liaise with external accountants and auditors on year-end accounts and statutory requirements.
• Commercial & Strategic Support: Provide financial insight to support decision-making across sales, operations, and product development. Analyse margins, product costs, and channel profitability to support pricing and cost control. Support the Managing Director with financial models, forecasts, and investment analysis. Prepare management reports and dashboards to highlight key trends and opportunities. Identify efficiencies and recommend improvements in financial and operational processes.
• Operational Collaboration: Work closely with the Operations Manager to ensure effective stock management and fulfilment - delivered on time, in full, and at the best overall cost to the business, while maintaining or improving service levels. Support cost control and efficiency projects across purchasing, production, and logistics. Assist with ERP and reporting system enhancements to improve accuracy and visibility. Align finance and operations data to strengthen decision-making and performance tracking.
• Leadership & Culture: Lead and support the bookkeeper to deliver timely and accurate reporting. Foster collaboration and clear communication across departments. Present financial information clearly to non-financial colleagues. Uphold Le Toy Van's values of integrity, creativity, and sustainability.

The Successful Applicant

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) or Qualified by experience.
• Experience in finance management within an SME, ideally in manufacturing or consumer goods.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with commercial awareness.
• Hands-on, detail-oriented, and process-driven.
• Excellent Excel and system skills; able to streamline and automate reporting.
• Confident communicator and collaborator across departments.

What's on Offer

• £60,000 - £70,000 pro rata.
• The client is flexible to a point on the days and hours worked but ideally minimum 3 days per week.
• Bonus Circa 5% - 10%.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Pension - NEST pension, 3% employer and 5% employee.
• Role is office based 5 days a week.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Finance Manager to advance their career. If you're interested and feel you have the experience then please apply.