Commercial & FP&A Director | Consumer – PE Backed | London | £DOE + Bonus + Equity + LTIP
We’re currently supporting a high-growth, private equity-backed Consumer brand that is rapidly expanding its footprint across the UK and international markets. With the backing of a leading mid-market PE fund from 2024, the business is scaling its omnichannel presence through product innovation, strategic acquisitions, and international market entry. An extensive, market-leading salary and equity package is available for the right candidate, reflecting the importance and impact of this role.
We are hiring a Commercial & FP&A Director to join the executive leadership team and help drive strategic financial decision-making at a critical phase of growth. This is a rare opportunity to join a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where you’ll influence performance, pricing, margin strategy, and investor relations from day one.
Why Join?
* Steer the financial direction of a fast-scaling, customer-centric business
* Work closely with the CEO, CFO, and private equity investors on high-value growth initiatives
* Join a brand with strong market momentum, loyal customers, and global ambitions
* Receive equity participation and long-term incentives as part of the senior leadership team
Key Responsibilities
* Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting across product categories, channels, and markets
* Provide robust commercial insights around pricing, margin analysis, promotional spend, and return on marketing investment (ROMI)
* Build and manage financial models to evaluate new product launches, channel strategies, and international expansion opportunities
* Deliver executive-ready financial analysis and scenario planning to drive data-led strategic decisions
* Partner with PE investors on reporting, performance tracking, and value creation initiatives
* Lead improvements in commercial finance systems, reporting tools (e.g. Power BI), and controls
* Develop and mentor a high-performing finance team capable of supporting a fast-growth environment
Ideal Candidate
* Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA), ideally with a Big 4 Transaction Services, advisory, IB or commercial background
* Experience working in a consumer, media, technology, FMCG, D2C, retail, or e-commerce business with a focus on commercial finance, but flexible on industry if can demonstrate transferrable skills.
* Proven success in partnering with C-suite executives and PE investors to shape strategy and deliver performance improvement
* Strong modelling skills and analytical mindset, comfortable building ROI, pricing, and scenario tools in Excel/Power BI
* Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and commercial insight delivery across product and market dimensions
* Exposure to M&A, post-deal integration, or growth capital deployment is a plus
* Leadership capability, with a track record of building and empowering finance teams in a dynamic, fast-paced setting
This role offers genuine influence and the chance to help lead a PE-backed consumer brand through its next stage of growth. If you're commercially sharp, hands-on, and ready to be a key decision-maker, apply now.
Commercial & FP&A Director | Consumer – PE Backed | London | £DOE + Bonus + Equity + LTIP
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Director
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Finance and Accounting/Auditing
* Industries
Broadcast Media Production and Distribution, Advertising Services, and Consumer Services
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