Love Your Home

Financial Director (Part-Time) 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're 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

Head of Marketing 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 hard 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're looking for a talented Head of Marketing to help us drive growth and shape the next chapter of Love Your Home. As part of our Senior Leadership Team, you'll lead on the way that we tell our story: setting direction, guiding campaigns, and making sure every piece of communication reaches the right people and reflects who we are. You'll take responsibility for our marketing strategy and budget, deciding where to invest, what to prioritise, and how best to grow the brand. We're a close-knit team, so this role calls for someone who can guide others and work with trusted partners, but who doesn't mind getting involved in the detail too. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: Define and lead our marketing strategy, grounded in a clear understanding of our customer, market, competitors and channel performance Oversee all marketing and PR activity, ensuring campaigns, launches and communications are thoughtfully planned and delivered on time and within budget Take full ownership of marketing budgets and forecasts, working closely with the Commercial Director and Founder to align spend with commercial goals Monitor performance across channels, acting decisively to optimise activity, protect ROI, and respond to market shifts Shape our marketing calendar, making sure the right message reaches the right audience at the right time Lead, support and develop the marketing team Work collaboratively across the business to ensure marketing activity is understood, aligned, and well executed Guide creative direction at brand and campaign level Manage agency and freelance partnerships, ensuring we get strong value from existing relationships and bringing in new expertise when needed Maintain clear and consistent reporting on performance, sharing insight and recommendations with senior leadership on a regular basis Act as a custodian of the brand, ensuring everything we put into the world reflects who we are. Essential candidate attributes: A senior marketing leader with at least five years' experience shaping and delivering high-performing strategies Strong multi-channel experience across digital, print and broader brand activity, with a clear understanding of how each plays its part Commercially minded and analytically strong - someone who tests, measures and improves, and knows when to change course Comfortable working at pace, able to prioritise well and stay steady under pressure Detail-oriented, with the instinct to see how small decisions shape the bigger picture Experienced in setting, justifying and managing budgets, with accountability for forecast and return Up to date with modern retail and omnichannel marketing, but guided by judgement rather than trends A confident leader and communicator, able to influence across departments and build a capable, motivated team Positive, pragmatic and energised by building something well. Someone who takes pride in raising standards and making things happen Experience in both B2B and B2C environment is desirable. To apply, please email your CV and a cover letter via the email application box below. We aim to review applications promptly and respond within two weeks.