PAY

Hours - 10 hours per week, flexible

Pay - Pro rata of £80,000 per year (approx £1,667/month based on hours)

ABOUT US

We’re The Big Bakes – the UK’s highest-rated baking experience, and we’re just getting warmed up. With four venues (and a fifth in the oven), we serve up joyful baking adventures across the UK, with a sprinkle of friendly competition and a whole lot of buttercream.

Behind the scenes, we’re a small but mighty team committed to baking magic happen – and we need a sharp, strategic Finance Director to join our leadership layer and help us keep the business rising.

Grab a flavour of what we do here: Watch now.

THE ROLE

As we expand our brand, launch new products and look at international opportunities, we’re looking for a commercially-savvy, part-time Finance Director to guide us through the next chapter. You’ll work directly with the founders and oversee our growing financial operations – with the support of our in-house Finance Controller and Bookkeeper.

Your job? Help us manage the dough (the money kind), implement smart financial controls, and shape a clear, forward-thinking finance strategy. You'll bring the vision and insight to drive growth, deliver meaningful analysis to support key decisions, and oversee accurate forecasting and budget management. From spotting savings opportunities to ensuring rock-solid compliance, you’ll keep our numbers aligned with our sweet strategic goals — and help us rise to the next level.

KEY INGREDIENTS (RESPONSIBILITIES)

• Direct financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning

• Analyse and report monthly performance, working with our Finance Controller and Bookkeeper

• Lead quarterly finance updates and join our leadership planning sessions

• Track cash flow and monitor spend across multiple venues

• Oversee investor engagement and fundraising strategies where applicable

• Complete and file year-end accounts, CT600, VAT returns, and US entity support

• Drive margin optimisation and cost-efficiency improvements

• Provide commercial advice on leases, site selection, and expansion strategy

• Ensure compliance with financial regulations in both the UK and US

• Prepare The Big Bakes for financial audit and lead this when qualifying criteria is met.

• Identify risks and make data-led recommendations for action

• Guide Directors on investments, growth planning, and operational cost control

YOUR RECIPE FOR SUCCESS:

• ACA / ACCA qualified with a solid track record (8+ years)

• Experience with multi-site businesses – hospitality or events is a bonus

• Familiarity with UK and US tax/reporting

• Highly proficient with Xero, Excel and financial modelling tools

• A strong communicator who can turn numbers into strategy

• Confident advising senior stakeholders and founders directly

• Able to balance the books and the bigger picture

• Available for ~10–15 hours/month with flexibility

• Happy to attend ad hoc in-person meetings in London when needed

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Flexible, part-time remote working

• Join a high-growth, high-energy brand with big plans

• Opportunity to shape financial strategy from the top

• Fun, collaborative team with strong values and ambition

• A sweet spot between strategic leadership and operational insight

  If you’re ready to bring financial finesse to a fast-growing experience brand, we’d love to hear from you. Let’s cook up something brilliant together.