Hybrid Finance Director — Strategic Growth Leader

The Whisky Exchange; Acton; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Tastings

Product education

Flexi work

25 days holiday

Job summary

The Whisky Exchange is seeking an experienced Finance Director on a six‑month fixed‑term contract. You will lead a 14‑strong finance team, partnering with the Managing Director and Leadership Team to shape strategy, plans and growth.

This is a high‑visibility role balancing strategic oversight with hands‑on delivery. Based in London, the role is hybrid with at least 3 days at the head office, reporting to the Managing Director and collaborating across Buying, Trade, B2C and Operations to drive

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with substantial post‑qualification experience in senior financial leadership roles.
• Broad expertise across commercial finance, FP&A, financial control, reporting, cash management, governance and business partnering.
• Experience in a complex multi‑channel or consumer‑led organisation; retail/e‑commerce/wholesale or premium/luxury experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Managing Director and Leadership Team to shape and deliver business strategy, financial plans and long‑term growth objectives.
• Lead the Finance function, setting clear priorities and ensuring an effective, customer‑focused service across the business.
• Own budgeting, forecasting and long‑range planning, delivering robust insight on performance, risks and opportunities.
• Provide accurate financial reporting across P&L, balance sheet, cash flow and working capital for informed decisions.
• Act as a trusted commercial partner to teams across Buying, Trade, B2C, Marketing, Operations, Technology and People.
• Lead investment appraisal and business case development, ensuring capital is allocated effectively.

Skills

Accounting

FP&A

Financial reporting

Cash management

Governance

Business partnering

Education

Accounting qualification

Job description

The Whisky Exchange is seeking an experienced Finance Director on a six‑month fixed‑term contract. You will lead a 14‑strong finance team, partnering with the Managing Director and Leadership Team to shape strategy, plans and growth.

This is a high‑visibility role balancing strategic oversight with hands‑on delivery. Based in London, the role is hybrid with at least 3 days at the head office, reporting to the Managing Director and collaborating across Buying, Trade, B2C and Operations to drive