Finance Director: E-commerce

Robert Walters UK; England; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organisation in Northamptonshire is seeking a Finance Director to join their team and play a pivotal role in shaping its future. This position offers a salary of £100K–£120K, strong benefits, and a hybrid working model. The ideal candidate will possess a robust background in e-commerce finance, overseeing all finance functions, and developing financial strategies to support growth.

Benefits

Strong benefits

Flexible working model

Qualifications

• Proven experience in e-commerce finance roles.
• Extensive knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Strong capability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial reporting and compliance.
• Collaborate with the CEO on financial strategies.
• Lead budgeting and financial planning activities.
• Manage cash flow and risk management.
• Support e-commerce operations with financial models.

Skills

Leadership in finance functions

E-commerce finance expertise

Analytical abilities

Interpersonal skills

Process improvement

Job description

A leading organisation in Northamptonshire is seeking a Finance Director to join their team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of their business. This is an exceptional opportunity for you to bring your expertise in e-commerce finance and make a significant impact as the company embarks on an exciting period of growth. On offer here is a salary of £100K‑£120K, strong benefits & a flexible hybrid working model.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the finance function, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with relevant regulations while supporting business objectives.
• Collaborate closely with the CEO and other senior leaders to develop and implement financial strategies that align with the company's growth ambitions.
• Instil effective processes and procedures across finance operations, enhancing efficiency, transparency, and control throughout the department.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities, providing insightful analysis to guide decision‑making at every level of the organisation.
• Manage cash flow, working capital, and risk management initiatives to safeguard the company's financial health during periods of expansion.
• Support e-commerce operations by developing tailored financial models that reflect online sales dynamics and digital revenue streams.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a senior finance professional within an e-commerce or digitally focused business environment, demonstrating deep understanding of online commercial models.
• Extensive experience overseeing finance functions including reporting, compliance, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and risk mitigation.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills enabling you to build trusting relationships with colleagues at all levels as well as external partners.
• Strong analytical abilities allowing you to interpret complex data sets and present actionable insights clearly to non‑financial stakeholders.
• Demonstrated commitment to process improvement through instilling new procedures or adopting technology solutions that drive efficiency.
• Ability to mentor junior staff members by sharing knowledge generously and supporting their professional development within a collaborative team setting.

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