Head of Finance - DTC eCommerce

Overview

Brand new opportunity to join a multi-brand DTC eCommerce brand as a Head of Finance, where you’ll play a key role in shaping the financial future of a dynamic and innovative organisation.

This role is a perfect opportunity for a passionate individual to look into leading a developing finance department in a rapidly growing environment.

Role

The role requires you to be responsible for accurate financial reporting, forecasting, and maintaining robust financial controls. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will manage a third-party bookkeeping team and significantly influence the company's financial strategy. This role offers the chance to build something meaningful and impactful in a company that values innovation and growth.

Responsibilities

• Manage and own a 13-week cash flow report, ensuring financial stability and foresight.
• Utilise expert financial modelling skills to create and maintain comprehensive financial and operational models, including detailed bottom-up financial cohort models.
• Oversee a third-party bookkeeping team to maintain efficient and accurate accounting systems.
• Lead the month-end reporting process, providing a clear and accurate snapshot of the financial standing.
• Prepare compelling investor reports, showcasing financial strength and potential.
• Engage in cross-functional projects to support operational teams and deliver key insights to decision-makers.
• Analyse KPIs such as cash flow, cash conversion cycle, LTV, retention/churn, and more to contribute to informed decision-making.
• Improve existing processes and procedures to enhance efficiency and mitigate risk.
  
  

Requirements

• Possess 4 years of finance experience with a qualified accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of key DTC KPIs.
• Showcase expert financial modelling skills, turning numbers into actionable insights.
• Exhibit excellent attention to detail, with an organised and structured working approach.
• Display strong communication skills, adept at managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Embrace an open mindset, tackling operational challenges with speed and creativity.
• Demonstrate a knack for taking ownership of challenges and processes, driving them to successful outcomes.
• Boast strong analytical, strategic, and problem-solving skills, with a self-motivated and initiative-taking approach.
• Experience with Xero is preferred but not required, as adaptability and a willingness to learn are highly valued.
  
  

Salary: £100,000 per annum plus potential for future share options and bonuses.

Location: London - Hybrid

Benefits

• Receive guidance and support to grow your career.
• Engage in continuous Learning and Development.
• Employee Discount
• Monthly health and wellbeing activities.