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Finance Director (1st hire)– Seed stage eCommerce - London, London
Client: Talentedge
Location: London, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 3ae11782694c
Job Views: 14
Posted: 12.08.2025
Expiry Date: 26.09.2025
Job Description:
Finance Director (1st hire)– Seed stage eCommerce
Ref: 2691 | Date Posted: Monday 21 Jul 2025 | LinkedIn | Facebook | X
Role: 100% office based (West London)
Salary: £110/120k + options
Talentedge is partnering with an early-stage, rapidly scaling eCommerce startup that has been trading for only 18 months and is already generating over £400k in monthly sales. Having secured significant Seed investment from a well-known VC, this is an exciting opportunity to join as the first finance hire.
As Finance Director, you will work closely with the passionate Co-Founders to scale the business internationally.
Ideal candidates are strong coders, strategic and commercially focused accountants, with a passion for consumer products and startups.
Key responsibilities:
1. Design and implement scalable processes, controls, and systems, leveraging technology for automation
2. Manage monthly management and annual statutory reporting
3. Define strategic, commercial, and financial objectives
4. Partner cross-functionally, especially with Product, Data, and GTM teams
5. Collaborate with the founding team on international expansion
6. Drive VC fundraising rounds
Profile:
1. ACA qualified with a strong academic background, preferably a STEM degree from a top university
2. Experience with software engineering or coding
3. Experience in high-growth D2C, eCommerce, or FMCG businesses
4. Fundraising experience
5. Strong analytical and data visualization skills, advanced Excel proficiency
6. Experience with Xero and related apps ecosystem
Please get in touch ASAP, as this role will not be available for long!
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