Finance Director | High-Growth D2C Retailer

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

Job summary

A leading high-growth D2C retailer in Hemel Hempstead is seeking a Finance Director to oversee their finance function and drive strategic decision-making. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to influence the company's financial trajectory while leading a talented finance team in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in finance leadership within retail, alongside qualifications like ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.

Qualifications

• Post-qualification experience in consumer or retail environment.
• Experience in leading finance teams through high-growth phases.
• Strong ability to influence non-finance stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Act as trusted advisor to the leadership team on financial matters.
• Lead and develop the finance function to ensure compliance.
• Drive margin improvement and oversee budgeting.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Team leadership

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Cost efficiency

Education

ACA qualification

ACCA qualification

CIMA qualification

Job description

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Finance Director | High-Growth D2C Retailer, Hemel Hempstead

Client: Talentedge

Location: Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

Posted: 04.06.2025

Expiry Date: 19.07.2025

Job Description:

Finance Director | High-Growth D2C Retailer

London | Hybrid

We’re exclusively 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 powerful platform primed for the next phase of 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 in their journey, helping to shape decision-making at the board level while leading and developing an exceptional finance team across all levels.

What you’ll be doing:

• 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 company-wide budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
• Drive margin improvement and cost efficiency across the P&L
• Prepare board packs, investor reports, and support ongoing fundraising activity
• Oversee day-to-day 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

What we’re looking for:

• 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
• Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to influence non-finance stakeholders
• Hands-on and strategic, equally comfortable in the detail and at board level
• D2C, eCommerce or retail sector experience strongly preferred