Finance Director | Founder-led DTC Supplements Business
About the Company
We’re partnered with a fast-growing, founder-led supplements business on the search for a Finance Director to help build the financial foundations for its next stage of growth.
About the Role
This is not a traditional Finance Director role inside an established corporate structure. It is a hands‑on opportunity to work closely with the founder, bring greater commercial and financial rigour to the business, and build the systems, processes and insight needed to scale well.
The Opportunity
The core mission is to create a finance (and operations) function that gives the business greater clarity, control and confidence as it grows. You’ll lead across:
- Financial planning, budgeting and forecasting
- Commercial reporting and performance insight
- Cash flow, working capital and inventory management
- Margin improvement and unit economics
- Operational planning and supply chain
- Finance systems, controls and scalable processes
- Business planning and strategic decision‑making
You’ll be a close partner to the founder, helping turn financial information into clear commercial decisions while remaining willing to get into the detail and make things happen. This is a role for someone who wants to build, rather than inherit, a finished finance function.
About You
We’re looking for a commercially minded finance leader who has worked inside a scaling, founder‑led consumer business. You may be an experienced Head of Finance ready to step into a broader role, or an established Finance Director who still enjoys being hands‑on. You’ll bring:
- Experience leading finance within a DTC consumer business
- Strong knowledge of physical products, inventory and working capital
- Experience of subscription or recurring‑revenue models
- A track record of improving reporting, forecasting, controls and systems
- The ability to understand margins, unit economics and the commercial drivers of growth
- Experience working directly with founders and challenging constructively
- The battle scars from having seen a business scale from single‑figure to double‑figure revenues
- The operational breadth to contribute beyond pure finance
Experience in supplements, wellness, beauty, food and drink or another consumer product category would be highly relevant. More important than exact category experience is having operated at a similar stage, where resources are lean, priorities move quickly and the Finance Director needs to combine strategic judgement with hands‑on delivery.
Details
- Location: Hybrid | London
- Package: Competitive salary and benefits
Finally…
This is a targeted search for a specific profile. Please apply only if you have relevant experience within a scaling DTC consumer business. We expect a high volume of applications and, unfortunately, may not be able to respond to everyone individually. We will be in touch if your experience is closely aligned with the brief.
JD&Co is committed to championing diversity and reducing unconscious bias. Every application will be reviewed carefully and fairly.
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Financial Director in London employer: JD&Co
Join a dynamic and innovative founder-led premium consumer brand in London, where you will have the unique opportunity to shape the future of a beloved product. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, a collaborative work culture, and the chance to lead a passionate team towards significant milestones, this role offers not just a job but a meaningful career path. Enjoy competitive compensation, equity options, and the flexibility of a hybrid working environment, all while being part of a company that values creativity and operational excellence.
