Financial Director

2 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Alfa AI Full time £80,000 - £120,000 per year

About Us

We are a rapidly expanding, venture-backed e-commerce business focused on acquiring and scaling high-potential consumer brands. Our mission is to become a global leader in the direct-to-consumer space by leveraging data, technology, and deep operational expertise. As we enter our next phase of significant growth, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Finance Director to join our leadership team.

The Role

Ideally an interim to permanent role, the role is reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Finance Director will be a key strategic partner in driving the business forward. You will have complete ownership of the finance function, leading a talented team and ensuring the delivery of robust financial control, reporting, and commercial insights. This is a hands-on leadership role that requires both strategic thinking and a willingness to be involved in the detail, deputising for the CFO and playing a pivotal part in our continued success.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop the entire finance function, overseeing all aspects of financial operations including month-end close, management accounting, statutory reporting, tax compliance, and treasury management.
  • Drive the financial planning and analysis (FP&A) cycle, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning, providing critical insights to support strategic decision-making across the business.
  • Act as a key commercial finance partner to the wider business, particularly supporting operations, supply chain, and brand management teams with analysis on stock, logistics, pricing, and profitability.
  • Ensure the financial control environment is robust and scalable, implementing and improving processes and systems to support high growth.
  • Manage key external relationships, including auditors, tax advisors, and banking partners, ensuring compliance and optimising financial arrangements.

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with significant post-qualification experience.
  • Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role (e.g., Head of Finance, Financial Controller, Finance Director) within a high-growth, complex business.
  • Demonstrable experience managing the full scope of a finance function, from technical accounting and controls to commercial FP&A.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills, with a track record of building and developing high-performing finance teams.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

  • Experience within the retail, e-commerce, or consumer goods sectors.
  • Specific understanding of the financial dynamics of brand development, inventory management, supply chain, and logistics.
  • Experience in a private equity or venture capital-backed environment.

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