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Finance Director | High-Growth D2C Retailer, Bedford
Client:
Talentedge
Location:
Bedford, 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
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
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