Finance Director
Northamptonshire - Hybrid. We are seeking an experienced Finance Director to play a pivotal role in shaping financial strategy, operational efficiency, and commercial performance. This is a high‑impact role working closely with the CEO as a strategic partner to drive growth, profitability, and exit readiness.
Finance Strategy & Governance
- Own financial strategy aligned with growth and profitability.
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and working capital management.
- Maintain strong financial controls and manage external advisors.
- Deliver investor‑grade reporting, KPIs, and board packs.
- Lead FP&A to provide actionable insight and analysis.
- Analyse customer cohorts, marketing efficiency, pricing, and margin mix.
- Challenge commercial leadership to improve profitability and leverage.
- Support financial planning for international expansion.
- Model new market entry, capex, and growth initiatives.
- Identify opportunities to reduce overheads and improve productivity.
- Drive process simplification, automation, and offshore/shared‑service initiatives.
Exit & Investor Readiness
- Prepare the business for strategic exit or fundraising within 2-3 years.
- Develop multi‑year financial models, scenario planning, and valuation drivers.
- Manage investor relationships and ensure audit‑ready reporting.
Requirements
- ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified.
- Current Finance Director or CFO experience in ecommerce, DTC, retail, or consumer businesses.
- Strong commercial, strategic, and operational mindset.
- Proven ability in FP&A, scaling businesses, and improving profitability.
- Experience with AI, automation, or offshore models is advantageous.
Why Join
- Partner directly with the CEO.
- Shape profitability, business structure, and exit strategy.
- Broad remit with genuine influence across the business.
- Competitive salary, bonus, and meaningful equity participation.