Part Time Head of Finance
JOB_53847634782964Job type
PermanentLocation
BournemouthWorking Pattern
Part-time,Specialism
Senior Finance QualifiedIndustry
Business or Management ConsultancyPay
c.£50,000 for 25 hours per week
Trusted Senior Finance Leadership — Without the Full‑Time Commitment
Head of Finance / Finance Director (Part‑Time)
Location: Bournemouth (Office‑Based)
c.£50,000 for 25 hours per week
Commitment: 2–3 days per week
c.£50,000 for 25 hours per week
Commitment: 2–3 days per week
Are you an experienced senior finance leader looking for a part-time strategic role where you can make a genuine impact? Hays is supporting a Bournemouth-based professional services organisation seeking a Part-Time Head of Finance to provide high-level financial governance, leadership and mentoring across their finance function.
This position is ideal for a qualified finance professional who thrives in a hands‑on yet strategic environment, offering insight, oversight and shaping the future capability of a developing finance team.
The Role
In this part-time senior finance role, you’ll step into a genuinely influential position where your expertise will shape the financial future of the business. You’ll provide high-level governance, oversee financial controls and ensure the organisation is supported by strong, qualified capability. This is a role for someone who enjoys combining strategic thinking with hands-on oversight—reviewing management accounts, guiding commercial decision-making, and ensuring everything from tax compliance to operational finance runs smoothly. It’s an opportunity to become the trusted senior voice on finance, working closely with leaders, advisers and external partners to maintain strong financial health and drive continuous improvement.
You’ll also play a pivotal role in developing people and processes. Day-to-day, you’ll lead and mentor a capable finance team, strengthening their skills, building clear development pathways and championing smarter reporting and insight. You’ll enhance the revenue cycle, oversee key systems such as Sage and Synergist, and support long-term planning through budgeting and strategic input. For a motivated finance leader wanting variety, autonomy and the chance to leave a lasting legacy, this is an exceptionally rewarding role where you can make a real difference in just a few days each week.
Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a finance professional who brings:
- 5+ years’ commercial finance experience within professional services.
- Strong financial controls confidence overseeing operational finance delivery.
- ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification (or equivalent senior experience).
- Strong proficiency in Sage
- Proven expertise in management accounts, KPI reporting and financial controls.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience reviewing PAYE/NIC, employee benefits and VAT submissions.
- High integrity, professionalism and excellent communication skills.
What’s on Offer
This part-time leadership opportunity provides the chance to:
- Operate at a senior strategic level while maintaining a flexible working pattern.
- Guide and develop a committed finance team.
- Embed best practice financial governance within a growing business.
- Shape long-term financial strategy and operational processes.
If you are an experienced finance leader seeking a flexible, high-impact opportunity, we would love to hear from you. Apply today with Hays to discuss this role in confidence.
Part Time Head of FinanceJOB_538476347829642026-03-312026-06-29
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