At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead finance operations and drive strategic decisions in a fast-paced environment.
- Company: Join an ambitious, high-growth D2C challenger brand with exciting expansion plans.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, performance bonus, hybrid working, and excellent career progression.
- Other info: Dynamic culture where your ideas matter and influence the company's future.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on business growth while collaborating with senior leadership.
- Qualifications: ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified with experience in finance leadership roles.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 90000 £ per year.
I'm delighted to be partnering with an ambitious, fast-growing D2C challenger brand that's entering an exciting phase of growth. With a strong customer proposition, impressive commercial momentum and ambitious expansion plans, the business is looking to appoint a commercially minded Head of Finance to join its leadership team.
This is an outstanding opportunity for someone who enjoys operating in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where finance plays a central role in driving strategic decisions and business performance.
The Opportunity
Reporting directly to the senior leadership team, you'll take ownership of the day-to-day finance function while acting as a trusted commercial partner across the wider business. This is a broad role that combines financial control, FP&A, commercial analysis and team leadership, giving you real influence over the future direction of the company.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the day-to-day finance function, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting
- Own the monthly management accounts, budgeting and forecasting processes
- Deliver meaningful KPI reporting, commercial insights and performance analysis
- Partner with senior stakeholders across the business to support strategic decision-making
- Lead the FP&A function, helping to shape future growth plans
- Monitor cash flow, profitability and working capital
- Drive continuous improvements across finance systems, reporting and internal controls
- Lead, mentor and develop the finance team
- Support business planning, investment decisions and commercial initiatives
About You
We're looking for a commercially focused finance professional who enjoys adding value beyond the numbers. You'll ideally have:
- ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification
- Previous experience in a Head of Finance, Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager role
- Strong experience within a D2C, eCommerce or consumer challenger brand
- Excellent FP&A, business partnering and commercial finance experience
- A proven ability to analyse KPIs and translate data into actionable insights
- Experience leading or developing finance teams
- A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to thrive in a scaling business
What's On Offer?
- Competitive salary of £80,000-£90,000
- Performance-related bonus
- Hybrid working in Central London
- The opportunity to join a high-growth challenger brand at a pivotal stage of its journey
- Significant exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making
- A collaborative, entrepreneurial culture where your ideas will have real impact
- Excellent long-term progression as the business continues to grow
Why Apply?
This is far more than a traditional Head of Finance role. You'll join a business that's scaling rapidly, where finance is viewed as a genuine commercial partner and plays a critical role in shaping future growth. If you're looking for a position where you can combine operational finance, strategic planning and commercial leadership while making a tangible impact, this is an opportunity not to be missed.
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