Finance Director Northampton SF Partners are working with a growing Ecommerce business who are looking for a commercially focused Finance Director to partner closely with the CEO and help drive growth, profitability, and long-term value creation. This is a broad leadership role combining financial strategy, commercial performance, operational improvement, and business planning. Youll lead the finance function while acting as a key advisor to the leadership team, providing insight, challenge, and strategic support. The ideal Finance Director will be operating as a Finance Director or CFO in an eCommerce, DTC, or consumer business Key Responsibilities - Strategic Finance & Leadership - Lead financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and cash management - Ensure strong financial controls, governance, and compliance - Produce high-quality board and investor reporting - Manage external advisors and key financial stakeholders - Commercial Performance - Drive insight-led decision making across the business - Lead FP&A and performance analysis - Challenge and support commercial, marketing, and operational teams to improve profitability - Develop financial models that support growth and investment decisions - Support expansion initiatives through financial modelling and business case analysis - Evaluate new market opportunities and strategic investments - Help build scalable structures, processes, and reporting frameworks - Identify opportunities to improve productivity and operating leverage - Drive cost optimisation, process improvement, and automation initiatives - Support the adoption of AI and technology to enhance efficiency - Investor & Exit Readiness - Support fundraising, investor engagement, and strategic planning - Maintain robust financial models, reporting, and due diligence readiness - Contribute to long-term value creation and potential exit preparation Requirements - Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) - Existing Finance Director or CFO experience - Strong commercial, strategic, and analytical capability - Experience partnering with senior leadership in a growth-focused business - Proven track record of improving profitability and operational performance - Comfortable operating in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments - Experience with fundraising, investment, M&A, or exit processes is beneficial This is a high-impact role offering significant influence across the business, close partnership with the CEO, and the opportunity to shape strategy, performance, and long-term outcomes