Fractional FD | e-commerce | Seed | Manchester

4 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Zanda Full time

Zanda is an Executive search partner that works exclusively with high growth start-ups as they look to scale their business with senior talent. Zanda partners with VCs, Founders, CEOs and CFOs when it comes to successfully delivering on key senior appointments.


Who’s the business

Zanda is partnering with a startup e-commerce / FMCG brand in Manchester as it looks for a fractional finance leader to initially appraise the financial operations of the business before leading on building the right finance platform to enable the business to scale.


With a direct to consumer business model, the business has established a solid brand and customer base with good retention, and now looking for a fractional finance leader to join their team with prior experience ideally working within e-commerce, FMCG, manufacturing or other general D2C facing industries.


The successful candidate will initially work with the Founder and CEO for 1 or 2 days a week. You will be responsible for establishing an in-house finance function that provides monthly management packs, financial reporting and commercial support across P&L management, cashflow forecasting, financial models and potentially support future fundraising efforts.


What experiences will you gain

  • Establish and ensure continual development of finance and operational systems, reporting, management packs, and KPIs.
  • Responsibility for the management of the company finances, ensuring the continual development of the finance structure to meet the changing demands of the scaling business.
  • Member of the Senior Management Team.
  • Monitor performance against company targets and drive profitability.
  • Act as business partner to various internal stakeholders to help drive margins and profitability.
  • The provision of value adding financial information and KPIS to stakeholders and Investors.
  • Provide decision support and financial advice on key projects/initiatives.
  • Critically assess and analyse product sales, promotions, supplier costs, pricing, etc.
  • Management of annual budgeting and forecasting throughout the year.
  • Preparation of annual and long-term financial plans, aligned to strategic objectives.


What background should you have before you press apply

  • Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent with experience in e-commerce, FMCG, manufacturing or other general D2C facing industries.
  • Experience of establishing an in-house finance function.
  • Strong commercial acumen and business partnering skills.
  • Ability to think creatively and innovatively in relation to problem solving.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Ability to access their South Manchester office at least once a week.


To apply for this role, please use the Apply button, or alternatively, email your CV to Nick House: nick.house@zandasearch.com.


Please note that due to the expected volume of applications, we will only be able to respond to those candidates whose experience matches the requirements of our client. If you have not heard from us within the next ten days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.



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