Director of Finance, Systems & Operations

Auxo Talent; Worcester; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

A prominent e-commerce firm is seeking a Finance Director based in Worcester to lead finance and operations. This hands-on leadership role involves executing strategy, overseeing financial reporting, and driving efficiency in production. The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified accountant with experience in manufacturing or fast-paced e-commerce environments. A comprehensive compensation package with a competitive salary and bonus is offered, aligning with the company's B-Corp commitments.

Qualifications

• Senior finance leadership experience, ideally within manufacturing, FMCG or production-led environments.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, commercial, e-commerce or omnichannel business.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, stock, costing and margin drivers.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to and execute the company’s overall strategy as a member of the Senior Management Team.
• Oversee timely production of monthly management accounts, forecasts, board packs and statutory reporting.
• Lead year-end processes and liaison with external auditors.
• Partner closely with production and operational teams to drive efficiency and performance.
• Hold ultimate accountability for business systems, ensuring they are scalable and fit for growth.
• Provide financial leadership on strategic investments and change programmes.

Skills

Highly commercially astute

Strong analytical and financial reporting capability

Confident operating across finance, operations and systems

Advanced Excel skills

Financial modelling skills

Experience with ERP and finance systems

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

Tools

Dynamics

Business Central

Power-BI

Job description

The Finance Director is a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, responsible for leading Finance, Business Systems, Compliance, Production and Dispatch across the organisation. Reporting directly to the CEO, the role will play a critical part in shaping and delivering the company’s strategy, ensuring strong financial stewardship, scalable systems and operational excellence within a modern, fast-paced e-commerce business with manufacturing at its core. This is a broad, hands-on leadership role requiring a balance of strategic thinking, commercial insight and operational understanding. The Finance Director will champion transparency, ethical decision-making and long-term value creation, aligned with their B-Corp commitments.

About the Role

The Finance Director will lead a multi-disciplinary leadership team, with three direct reports, covering finance, systems, compliance, production and dispatch.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Contribute to and execute the company’s overall strategy as a member of the Senior Management Team
• Act as a trusted partner to the CEO and Board, providing insight, challenge and considered recommendations
• Full responsibility for the integrity of financial controls, governance and reporting
• Oversee timely production of monthly management accounts, forecasts, board packs and statutory reporting
• Lead year-end processes and liaison with external auditors
• Proactively identify risks, opportunities and performance trends
• Lead the annual budgeting process, working closely with department heads to ensure all buts are being realised
• Manage cashflow forecasting, working capital optimisation and funding requirements

Operations, Manufacturing & Stock

• Partner closely with production and operational teams to drive efficiency and performance
• Oversee stock management across raw materials, bulk and finished goods, balancing availability and working capital
• Lead product costing, margin analysis and supplier cost management

Systems, Process & Compliance

• Hold ultimate accountability for business systems, ensuring they are scalable, integrated and fit for growth
• Oversee ERP, finance and reporting systems (Business Central Dynamic 365)
• Ensure robust compliance frameworks covering finance, operations, governance, data and B-Corp standards
• Lead process mapping, documentation and continuous improvement across the organisation

Ad-hoc & Strategic Projects

• Lead and support cross-functional initiatives aligned to growth, systems improvement and operational excellence
• Provide financial leadership on strategic investments, new initiatives and change programmes

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
• Senior finance leadership experience, ideally within manufacturing, FMCG or production-led environments
• Experience working in a fast-paced, commercial, e-commerce or omnichannel business
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, stock, costing and margin drivers
• Proven experience leading teams and influencing at Board and SMT level

Required Skills

• Highly commercially astute with strong analytical and financial reporting capability
• Confident operating across finance, operations and systems
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills
• Experience with ERP and finance systems (Dynamics, Business central, Power-BI)

Pay range and compensation package

• Competitive £££ with bonus and comprehensive benefits package