Job Description Commercial & FP&A Director | PE Backed Consumer | London | £DOE + Bonus + Equity + LTIP
We’re currently supporting a high-growth, private equity-backed business 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. 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.
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
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
Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA), ideally with a Big 4 Transaction Services, advisory, IB or commercial background
Experience working in a technology, media, consumer, FMCG, D2C 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
Experience to M&A, post-deal integration, growth capital deployment and setting a business up for exit is a huge 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/technology brand through its next stage of growth. Commercial & FP&A Director | PE Backed Consumer | London | £DOE + Bonus + Equity + LTIP
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