Finance Director, flatfair

• This role suits someone who thrives in a £5m–£20m, lean-team environment — comfortable rolling up their sleeves while building scalable systems and strong foundations
• Professionally qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
• Senior finance leadership experience in a growth-stage business, ideally £5m–£20m turnover
• Comfortable being hands-on with day-to-day finance operations while also leading at a strategic level
• Strong track record in financial planning, forecasting, cash management, controls and Board reporting
• Operational mindset with evidence of improving processes and performance in scaling environments
• Pragmatic, delivery-focused and comfortable with ambiguity
• Strong judgement - knowing when to go deep versus when to move quickly
• Clear communicator who can influence senior stakeholders and challenge constructively
• Focused on building simple, scalable processes that enable growth without slowing the business down

Desirable

• The Finance Director is a pivotal leadership role responsible for driving financial excellence and enabling operational scale in a growth-stage business
• Reporting to the CEO, you will own the finance function end-to-end — combining hands-on financial operations with strategic planning and Board-level reporting
• Alongside financial leadership, you will help strengthen and scale flatfair’s operational engine by embedding clear KPIs, governance and performance rhythms that support sustainable growth
• You’ll join a collaborative leadership team with high ownership, low bureaucracy and the space to shape how we scale
• The role can be considered on either a part-time (min. 25 hours a week) or full time basis
• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and scenario modelling aligned to company goals
• Own finance operations end-to-end including cashflow management, AP/AR, billing, payroll oversight and month-end close
• Produce timely, accurate management reporting including P&L, balance sheet, cashflow, KPI reporting and Board packs
• Maintain strong, proportionate financial controls appropriate for a scaling business
• Identify financial risks and opportunities, driving improvements in unit economics, margin and cost control
• Design and embed the operational cadence of the business: KPIs, accountability rhythms and performance reviews
• Partner with operational teams including Customer Support, EOT and Collections to improve efficiency and outcomes
• Improve processes, tooling and workflows to support scalable growth
• Strengthen oversight of insurance and/or credit-style workflows where relevant, ensuring effective delivery and good customer outcomes
• Support preparation for fundraising or debt facilities, including financial modelling, data room readiness and diligence responses
• Advise the CEO and Board on funding options and commercial trade-offs
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, tax obligations and corporate governance requirements
• Develop and maintain pragmatic risk management frameworks that protect the business while enabling growth
• Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and leadership team on performance, priorities and strategic decisions
• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team
• Build fit-for-stage systems and clear accountability across finance and corporate services
• Ensure clarity of roles, objectives and performance expectations across areas in scope

• Contact: Hannah Gibson, Head of Corporate Services – People & Talent