Finance Director - 12 month contract

eComplete; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading eCommerce consultancy is seeking a Finance Director for a 12-month contract. This role involves overseeing financial operations, driving M&A integrations, and enhancing commercial decision-making in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in eCommerce and financial strategy, and will play a key role in shaping the financial landscape of the company. Flexible working options are available.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Hands-on experience in M&A

Autonomy to shape financial strategy

Qualifications

• 8+ years post-qualification experience.
• Experience in eCommerce, DTC brands, or high-growth digital businesses.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing financial reporting, cash flow, and forecasting.
• Supporting M&A strategy and financial integration.
• Strengthening financial controls and compliance.

Skills

Commercially astute

Analytical mindset

Strong business partnering skills

Proactive problem solver

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

Finance Director (12 Month Fixed-Term Contract)

Salary: up to £100,000

Location: Flexible (Hybrid/Remote Options Available)

About eComplete

eComplete is a full-service, rapid-growth eCommerce partner and private investor. We specialise in scaling brands and driving commercial impact at pace, leveraging our best-in-class expertise, proprietary data platform, and global network.

We provide our partners with access to global scale, industry-leading talent, and deep operational knowledge to optimise eCommerce growth, profitability, and strategic expansion. As an acquisitive business, we actively seek high-potential brands and transform them into market leaders.

In line with our expansion strategy, we are acquiring an online beauty brand this year. To support our continued growth, we are seeking a Finance Director to lead our financial operations, strengthen commercial decision-making, and drive financial integration across our portfolio.

The Role

We are looking for a highly commercial Finance Director on a 9-12 month fixed-term contract, reporting directly to the Managing Director and sitting on the Senior Leadership Team (SLT).

This role will be pivotal in:

• Overseeing financial reporting, cash flow, and forecasting across eComplete and acquired entities.

• Supporting our M&A strategy, leading the financial integration of new businesses.

• Strengthening financial controls, compliance, and commercial decision-making.

• Optimising financial performance to drive growth and profitability.

The ideal candidate is a strategic finance leader with experience in eCommerce, M&A, and high-growth environments, who can bridge operational finance with commercial insight.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Leadership & Reporting

• Lead end-to-end financial management, ensuring robust financial governance, forecasting, and cash flow oversight.
• Financial reporting tailored to a range of stakeholders including external investors, co-founders, leadership team and wider business.
• Leading annual budget process, working with the leadership team to set our annual budget, aligning our strategic and commercial objectives.
• Track key financial KPIs, identifying opportunities to enhance performance and efficiency.

2. Commercial Strategy & Business Partnering

• Act as a key strategic advisor to the Managing Director and SLT, delivering data-driven financial guidance.
• Support revenue growth, cost control, and pricing strategies to improve overall profitability.
• Streamline financial processes and controls to ensure efficiency and scalability across all business units.
• Conduct scenario modelling, financial analysis, and investment appraisals for business expansion.

3. M&A and Business Integration

• Play a central role in financial due diligence, risk assessment, and post-acquisition integration.
• Establish and embed the finance function for newly acquired businesses.
• Develop financial controls, reporting structures, and operational frameworks for new entities.
• Ensure a seamless transition of financial systems, processes, and reporting structures post-acquisition.

Who We’re Looking For:

Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with 8+ years post-qualification experience.
• Proven experience in eCommerce, DTC brands, or high-growth digital businesses.
• Strong background in financial strategy, budgeting, cash flow management, and commercial finance.
• Experience in M&A transactions, financial due diligence, and business integrations.
• Prior work in a PE-backed or acquisitive business is highly desirable.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Commercially astute, with a track record of driving financial performance and profitability.
• Analytical mindset, capable of providing actionable insights and improving financial controls.
• Strong business partnering skills, influencing senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Proactive problem solver, with the ability to optimise financial processes and reporting structures.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with competing priorities.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful role in a high-growth, acquisitive eCommerce consultancy and investment business.
• Hands-on experience in M&A, financial integration, and commercial finance.
• Autonomy to shape financial strategy and drive business performance.
• Flexible, hybrid/remote working environment.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your CV and a short cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for this role.