A fast-growing, VC-backed D2C business are looking for an experienced, hands-on Interim Head of Finance and projects to help build a scalable, best-in-class finance function.
Working closely with the management, you will review and prioritise the transformation agenda before leading delivery across:
- End-to-end stock management, including forecasting, ordering, returns, provisions, write-offs and reconciliations.
- Working capital optimisation and improvements to the cash cycle.
- Month-end and financial controls, targeting a sub-5-day close and robust balance sheet reconciliations.
- Finance systems and processes, including Xero, Cin7 and the phasing out of the current system.
- P2P process design and implementation.
- Alignment of financial and operational KPIs across systems.
- Frameworks for team financial targets and performance.
The business are looking for someone with proven experience in high-growth, VC backed environments, who has repeatedly transformed underdeveloped finance operations into effective, scalable processes. Physical stock experience is essential, ideally within a D2C/e-commerce business with digital marketing as a key growth driver.
This is a highly hands-on role for a pragmatic doer who can identify problems quickly, implement solutions and drive meaningful change at pace.
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Interim Head of Finance and Projects employer: Baker Charles
Baker Charles offers an exceptional work environment for the Hybrid Commercial Finance Leader, where innovation and strategic thinking are highly valued. Located in the vibrant city of London, employees benefit from a dynamic culture that fosters collaboration and professional growth, alongside competitive remuneration and opportunities to engage with senior leadership on impactful projects within the luxury consumer sector.
