Part Time Finance Director

Part Time Finance Director (2-3 days - negotiable - this founder-led Political Consultancy in London advises senior management and organisations across the international Political, Government, Defence and NFP sectors. Projects are of multi-million-pound value and can be conducted long term over several years.

As a result of recent growth, the business is seeking to appoint a Part Time Finance Director, to work closely with the Founder/CEO. This role will include:

• Support the CEO with decision making within a complex operating model
• Contribute to and shape effective financial governance
• Manage cash flow and funding drawdowns from a variety of sources
• Support relationships with key external stakeholders and funders
• Liaise with advisors regarding statutory, tax, risk and regulatory requirements.
• Manage complex intercompany issues across group and associated companies
• Manage the accountant/bookkeeper, accounting for various entities
• Provide management information, management accounts and project analysis
• Consistent review of project performance and company performance
• Manage forecasting and budgeting, reporting and analysis.
• Where appropriate, ensure compliance with charity SORP requirements
• Oversee ad hoc issues such as insurance and IT
• Advise Directors on loan accounts, personal tax issues and future tax planning

This part time Finance Director role will require a high-calibre experienced qualified accountant, both hands-on and strategic, with a strong work ethic and the capability to work closely with high-achieving consultants and Board. The role will require a creative, innovative, outcome-oriented approach, together with a strong and robust personality. Discretion and integrity are key in a consultancy dealing with highly sensitive international projects.