Finance Director | High-Growth D2C Retailer

JR United Kingdom; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-growth D2C retailer is seeking a Finance Director to lead their finance function. This role involves strategic decision-making at board level, ownership of financial reporting, and team development. Ideal candidates will have strong commercial acumen and experience in the retail sector.

Qualifications

• Post-qualification experience in a fast-paced consumer or retail environment.
• Experience leading a finance team through high-growth phases is essential.
• Hands-on and strategic approach required.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to the Founder on financial matters.
• Ensure timely financial reporting and compliance.
• Lead budgeting and cash flow management.

Skills

Commercial Acumen

Team Leadership

Financial Reporting

Cost Efficiency

Budgeting

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified

Job description

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Finance Director | High-Growth D2C Retailer, Bedford

Client:

Talentedge

Location:

Bedford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

Finance Director | High-Growth D2C Retailer

Location: London | Hybrid

We’re partnered with a disruptive, design-led D2C retail brand that’s rapidly scaling in the UK and beyond. With a loyal customer base, high repeat revenue, and backing from top-tier investors, they’ve built a platform primed for growth.

As Finance Director, you’ll report directly to the Founder and take full ownership of the finance function, both strategically and operationally. You’ll join at a pivotal point, helping shape decision-making at the board level while leading and developing an exceptional finance team.

Responsibilities:

• Act as a trusted advisor to the Founder and leadership team on all financial and commercial matters
• Lead the finance function, ensuring timely and accurate reporting, compliance, and controls
• Own budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management across the company
• Drive margin improvement and cost efficiency across the P&L
• Prepare board packs, investor reports, and support fundraising activities
• Oversee daily finance operations, including management accounts and financial reporting
• Build and develop a high-performing team, creating structure as the business scales
• Implement systems, processes, and controls to support rapid and sustainable growth

Requirements:

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with post-qualification experience in a fast-paced consumer or retail environment
• Proven experience leading a finance team through high-growth phases
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence non-finance stakeholders
• Hands-on and strategic, comfortable in detail and at board level
• Experience in D2C, eCommerce, or retail sectors is strongly preferred