At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial strategy and drive growth in a dynamic eCommerce environment.
- Company: Join a growing eCommerce business with a focus on innovation and profitability.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, leadership influence, and opportunities for strategic impact.
- Other info: High-impact role with significant influence and career growth potential.
- Why this job: Shape the future of a thriving business while partnering closely with the CEO.
- Qualifications: Qualified accountant with experience as a Finance Director or CFO.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
SF Partners are working with a growing Ecommerce business who are looking for a commercially focused Finance Director to partner closely with the CEO and help drive growth, profitability, and long-term value creation. This is a broad leadership role combining financial strategy, commercial performance, operational improvement, and business planning. You'll lead the finance function while acting as a key advisor to the leadership team, providing insight, challenge, and strategic support.
The ideal Finance Director will be operating as a Finance Director or CFO in an eCommerce, DTC, or consumer business.
Key Responsibilities- Strategic Finance & Leadership
- Lead financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and cash management
- Ensure strong financial controls, governance, and compliance
- Produce high-quality board and investor reporting
- Manage external advisors and key financial stakeholders
- Commercial Performance
- Drive insight-led decision making across the business
- Lead FP&A and performance analysis
- Challenge and support commercial, marketing, and operational teams to improve profitability
- Develop financial models that support growth and investment decisions
- Support expansion initiatives through financial modelling and business case analysis
- Evaluate new market opportunities and strategic investments
- Help build scalable structures, processes, and reporting frameworks
- Identify opportunities to improve productivity and operating leverage
- Drive cost optimisation, process improvement, and automation initiatives
- Support the adoption of AI and technology to enhance efficiency
- Investor & Exit Readiness
- Support fundraising, investor engagement, and strategic planning
- Maintain robust financial models, reporting, and due diligence readiness
- Contribute to long-term value creation and potential exit preparation
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
- Existing Finance Director or CFO experience
- Strong commercial, strategic, and analytical capability
- Experience partnering with senior leadership in a growth-focused business
- Proven track record of improving profitability and operational performance
- Comfortable operating in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments
- Experience with fundraising, investment, M&A, or exit processes is beneficial
This is a high-impact role offering significant influence across the business, close partnership with the CEO, and the opportunity to shape strategy, performance, and long-term outcomes.
Financial Director in Northampton employer: SF Partners
At SF Partners, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and collaborative work culture in Northampton. As a Finance Director, you will not only lead financial strategy but also have the opportunity to drive meaningful growth and innovation within a thriving eCommerce business. We offer competitive benefits, a commitment to employee development, and a unique chance to partner closely with the CEO, making a significant impact on the company's future.
